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Dealer: Blighty Militaria
Location: London, United Kingdom
Tel: 07729 917 773
Email: blightymilitaria@gmail.com

Original 1961 Dated 1960 Pattern Combat Trousers - Size 4

SOLD

Code: 53116

Website: https://www.militariazone.com/trousers-shorts/original-1961-dated-1960-pattern-combat-trousers---size-4/itm34758

An original pair of British Army 1960 Pattern Combat Trousers dated 1961 and in good condition.

These trousers came into use with the British Army in the 1960s and were based on the 1952 Pattern uniform issued to British troops serving in Korea. These trousers would have been issued as part of a set which included a matching combat jacket.

The trousers are made from a plain olive green coloured cotton sateen and feature a First Field Dressing pocket to the right hip and a map pocket to the left thigh. The trousers also have reinforced knees, slash pockets to the hips and belt loops. A metal zipper closes the fly and is marked 'Flash' to the front and 'Made in England' to the rear.

Inside the trousers both original labels are still present. One label is an instruction label whilst the other is the issue label. The label states the size as No. 4 and the manufacturer as 'C. Williams & Sons Ltd'. Below this is the 1961 date and the War Department broad arrow marking.

When laid flat the trousers measure - 

Waist - 16"
Rise - 15"
Rear rise - 18"
Inside leg - 31 1/2"
Outside leg - 45"
Cuff - 9"

The condition of the trousers is very good with only small signs of wear and use. They display very well and are still very wearable but are of course a vintage, pre-owned item which may have small issues commensurate with age. 

All in all a clean pair of early 1960 Pattern Combat Trousers in a good size and with a nice clear label.