Item 2022.36.18 - British Army 'Battledress' Trousers

2022.36.18

British Army 'Battledress' Trousers

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Trousers made from a heavy, woollen twill fabric in a khaki brown colour. Trousers are front fastening via five khaki, plastic buttons [one missing] on a concealed button placket. There is a pleat at either side of the opening. On the waistband there is a hook and eye fastening and a concealed button on an extended tab. On the inside of the waistband are six sets of two plastic buttons, placed at regular intervals, to enable braces to be worn and adjusted. The outside of the waistband features three belt loops and waist adjuster tabs at each side seam for added security. At each hip, there are slanted pockets which sit just forward of the side seam. At the reverse there are two flap pockets, each fastening via a plastic button. A side mounted map pocket with a flap and button fastening can be found on the upper left leg. The inside of the waistband, pockets and fly are lined with green cotton serge fabric.

Label: TROUSERS BATTELDRESS / 1949 Pattern / Size 9 / James Smith & Co. Ltd (Derby) D 1954
Stamped: W / M / D / 186 [Broad Arrow]
Materials: Wool
Measurements: 72.5cm [Inside Leg]; 105.5cm [Leg]; 44cm [Waist]
Details: Button fly; flap pockets
Physical Condition: Good