Original 1960s Australian 1950 Pattern Jungle Green Trousers - Size 34x33

An original pair of Australian made 1950 pattern Drill Green trousers in good condition which date from the 1960s.

This pattern of trousers with the cross belt waist came into issue with British and Commonwealth forces in 1944. It stayed in use well into the 1970s under different designations including '1950 pattern'. The waist belt was designed to be adjustable to account for the wearer losing weight in hot climates. This style is now often referred to as 'Gurkha pants'. 

The trousers are made from a green coloured cotton drill material and feature a twin pleated front, slash pockets to the hips, twin rear pockets and a map pocket to the left leg. The fly fastens with brown plastic buttons as do the pockets and the waist belts fasten with single prong buckles made from metal.

Inside the trousers the original label is still present although no details are legible. 

The trousers will suit a 34" waist and when laid flat they measure - 

Waist - 17"
Rise - 16 3/4"
Rear rise - 19 1/2"
Inside leg - 33"
Outside leg - 46 1/2"
Cuff - 10 1/4"

The trousers are in very good condition with no signs of serious wear or use. All the buttons are present as are the metal waist buckles and the overall condition is excellent. They are very fresh and don't appear to have been washed previously with just one notable mark to the leg as illustrated in picture 10. Please take time to study the pictures and remember that these are a pre-owned, vintage pair of trousers which may have small issues commensurate with age. 

A very nice pair of this hard to find pattern of trousers which are a good, wearable size.

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