Original 1964 Dated 1960 Pattern Combat Trousers - Size 6

An original pair of British Army 1960 Pattern Combat Trousers dating from 1964 which are 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 leg. The trousers also have reinforced knees, slash pockets to the hips and belt loops. A double ended 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 bears the title of 'Trousers, Combat 1960 pattern' along with the size of No. 6. The 1964 date is also present as is the War Department broad arrow marking and the maker's name of 'James Smith & Co Ltd'. 

When laid flat the trousers measure - 

Waist - 19"
Rise - 15 1/2"
Rear rise - 18 1/2"
Inside leg - 32"
Outside leg - 45"
Cuff - 9"

The condition of the trousers is very good with limited signs of wear and use. There are some light stains which are illustrated in the pictures but overall they are a clean looking, fresh pair of trousers. They display very well and are still very wearable but are 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. 

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