The ARC (American Red Cross) performed many duties for the general well being of all troops and including the popular image of Red Cross Girls serving Doughuts and Coffee from the mobile Canteens.

This grey ward dress was officially called the "Hospital and recreation corps uniform" and was worn by volunteers in the ARC who served in the wards. These ladies that wore this grey dress were nick named the "Grey Ladies".

The American Red Cross ward dress has removable white collars and removable grey shoulder epaulets so they can be washed. The A.R.C. ward dress was worn with a white coif style hat with a grey backing (hat not included).

The ARC ward dress was worn with low heeled white shoes with white or grey hose (tights) and they wore a special metal red cross hospital and recreation corps pin badge above the red cross patch on the chest pocket. 

Features:

• 1 piece grey cotton dress with a button front closure.
• Short sleeve with white cuff edging.
• Removable waist belt.
• 2 front hand pockets.
• 1 chest pocket.
• Red cross badge sewn onto the front chest pocket.
• ARC volunteer badge sewn onto the left sleeve..
• Removable white collar.
• Removable grey shoulder epaulet's.

Please note the white shoes, red cross hospital and recreation metal pin badge and cap are not included but are available to buy separately.