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Switzerland remained neutral; SRC uniforms were practical service dress with clear medical identification rather than combat features.
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color tone is the characteristic Swiss grey; slight variation may occur under different lighting.
Specification:
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nurse’s over-gown .
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matching grey wool skirt.
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white cotton apron with cross panel.
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detachable white cotton collar and cuffs.
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white cotton head covering (veil or cap, choose).
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red cross brassard on white ground with tie closure.
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leather waist belt, brown.
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shell: mid-weight grey wool serge (approx. 20–22 oz) with soft hand, period weave look.
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lining: undyed cotton drill in body; unlined sleeves for easy rolling.
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buttons: painted metal 18–20 mm (5-button front on tunic).
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pockets: two lower patch pockets with straight flaps; interior wallet pocket.
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apron: sturdy bleached cotton twill with reinforced waistband and bar-tacks at stress points.
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brassard: cotton duck with appliquéd red cross; cotton ties, stitched buttonhole for secure placement.
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belt: vegetable-tanned leather, single-tongue buckle (antique brass finish).
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patterning and silhouette
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tunic: simple straight body with slight hip flare; stand-and-fall collar; single vent rear.
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sleeves: two-piece tailored sleeve with gentle crown; optional turn-back cuffs.
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skirt: gored walking length, mid-calf; period A-line drape.
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apron: bibbed front, mid-calf hem; removable for laundering.
- White field cap.
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Custom tailoring available at no extra cost.
