Dress to impress – the history of the British Merchant ...
Aug 05, 2019· In 1919, merchant service uniforms were given legal protection through the British Merchant Marine (Uniform) Act – with fines of up to £5 for 'unauthorised persons' and up to £10 or prison and hard labour for those wearing it in such a manner or under such circumstances as to be likely to bring contempt on the uniform.