UK Border Agency Fleece Jacket

Home Office Issue Jacket

This is a genuine UK Border Agency fleece jacket, the dark navy layer issued under the Home Office to officers working the UK border. It is a plain, practical outer layer with a full-length zip, a high collar and plenty of flapped pockets. Collectors of British government and law enforcement uniform will want it for the original Agency patch. Anyone after a sober navy work jacket will find it just as useful.

Features

• UK Border Agency Patch — An embroidered Home Office UK Border Agency badge sits on the left chest pocket and identifies the jacket's issuing service.
• Full-Length Front Zip — A single zip runs from hem to collar, so you can open the jacket fully or close it right up to the chin.
• Stand-Up Collar — The tall collar stands upright when zipped and covers the neck against wind.
• Shoulder Epaulettes — Fabric straps across each shoulder, known as epaulettes, are where uniformed staff fit rank or identification slides.
• Flapped Chest Pocket — A patch pocket on the left chest has a covering flap that keeps small items in place.
• Two Large Lower Pockets — Deep flapped pockets on each side of the front hem take gloves, a phone or a notebook.
• Upper Sleeve Pocket — A slim vertical pocket on the upper arm holds a pen or small card within easy reach.
• Adjustable Cuff Tabs — A tab at each cuff lets you tighten the sleeve around the wrist or loosen it over gloves.
• Dark Navy Colorway — The uniform navy shade is plain enough to wear as everyday outerwear once the patch is set aside.

Issue And Specification

The jacket was made to the Home Office's own uniform pattern for the UK Border Agency, and the original embroidered badge is still fitted to the chest pocket. The cut is roomy, with dropped shoulders and a straight hem, so it layers over a shirt or jumper without pulling. The smooth, matte face fabric and dark navy finish follow the restrained look of British civil enforcement uniform rather than military camouflage.