Original 1948 Dated 1941 Pattern British Khaki Drill Shorts - Size 14

An original pair of British 1941 Pattern Khaki Drill Shorts dated 1948 which are in stunning, unworn new old stock condition. 

Unlike a lot of KD items offered onto the market today, these shorts are clearly British made and much rarer than theatre made examples. They are the standard 1941 pattern with the first field dressing pocket placed on the right hip, vegetable ivory (plastic) buttons and the double belt and buckle closure to the waist. This pattern of shorts saw widespread issue throughout the Second World War with the British Army, RAF and Royal Navy amongst others. They are made from a light tan coloured cotton drill which is well suited to the tropics, being issued to troops in North Africa, the Far East, Italy and the Mediterranean throughout the conflict. This pair date from just after WW2 but are identical to wartie manufacture.

The original label is still present to the rear of the shorts and states the size as 14. The date of September 1948 is also present as is the War Department broad arrow marking.

The shorts will suit someone of around a 33" waist depending on desired fit and when laid flat they measure - 

Waist - 16 3/4"
Rise - 16 1/2"
Inside leg - 12 1/2"
Cuff - 12 1/2"
Outside leg - 27 1/2"

The shorts are in excellent condition as can be seen in the pictures. They do not appear to have been issued or worn and would be very hard to better in many ways and could be described as deadstock. There is however one small pinprick sized hole to the front as illustrated in picture 3. They are a vintage item so many have small issues commensurate with age. 

A great example of this pattern of wartime shorts which would be very hard to better in many ways!