Vintage British Denim WWII Style Battledress Coat *Rare*

Vintage British Denim WWII Style Battledress Coat *Rare*This is an original, British military, Denim Overalls Blouse. It is in unissued condition. Throughout WWII, the British military was issued a set of denim overalls like this in order to protect their more expense wool battledress uniforms while performing dirty work duties. That being said, these are a bit oversized. Later they became a popular lightweight summer uniform in lieu of the woolen suit, when permitted. This design was issued from around

Rifle compartment collapsed: 26” \\ Rifle compartment at maximum extension: 54”

front button pocket with flap closure

3 Inner Compartments

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the Nomex flight suit is fire retardant and the number one choice of the US Air Force

Good- Intact but may be flaking and feel sticky

The allied army used them in preference to the army issue as the jerry can's ribbed design made it less prone to leaking in the onerous conditions

The M-51 was created and issued to both the US Army and Marine Corps ground troops

The 50/50 cotton-nylon blend resists tears and abrasion

This 1980 vintage jacket is hard to find

and luminosity

Cylindrical design with tubular cavity