Original WW2 British Army First Pattern Denim Battledress Blouse

A nice original example of an early Second World War Denim Battledress Blouse which is in good condition.

Introduced at the beginning of the Second World War as a replacement for the earlier fatigues issued in the Great War and inter-war periods, this pattern of jacket closely followed the design of the Battledress introduced in 1938 but was made in denim and has removable buttons.

This jacket is an early issue example which was only made prior to 1942 when it was superseded by the austerity pattern. The most obvious feature of the first pattern jacket is the pleated chest pockets. The jacket features a chromium plated gripper style wire waist buckle which is held on with stamped brass buttons as are often found on these early war examples. As well as this the jacket is fitted with butterscotch coloured revolving shank buttons which are all held in place with the correct split rings.

The original label is still present although no details are legible due to being laundered numerous times. None-the-less, this pattern was only made at the beginning of WW2 and can only date from this period. 

The jacket is a medium size which will fit a 40" chest well. When laid flat it measures - 

Chest - 24"
Waist  - 19"
Inside arm - 19 1/2"
Outside arm - 25 1/2"
Shoulders - 18 1/2"
Length at rear - 23"

The jacket is in good condition with some limited signs of wear or age. Overall it displays well and is totally wearable but please take time to study the pictures before purchasing and bear in mind that it is a vintage, pre-worn item which may have small flaws commensurate with age. 

All in all a good example of this early war pattern of blouse. 

This is a vintage item which is 'sold as seen'