Original British Army 1960 Pattern Combat Trousers - Size 7

An original pair of British Army 1960 Pattern Combat Trousers in good condition and in a size 7.

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 satten 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 double ended metal zipper closes the fly and the puller is marked 'NZ' which denotes Newey as the manufacturer.

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) and the size as Size 7 which is designed to fit a 30" - 32" waist. The maker's name of 'James Smith & Co' is present as is the A78 contract number which dates the trousers to the late 1960s or early 1970s.

They will suit around a 32" waist and when laid flat they measure - 

Waist - 16 1/2"
Rise - 16 1/2"
Rear rise - 20"
Inside leg - 35"
Outside leg - 50"
Cuff - 9"

The condition of the trousers is very good with only small signs of wear and age. They display very well and are still very bright and fresh with a couple of light marks from storage etc. They don't appear to have been worn and could be described as deadstock. Please study the pictures before purchasing and bear in mind that these are a vintage pair of trousers which may have small issues commensurate with age.

All in all a very clean pair of combat trousers in a good size!  

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