Original British Army Denim Battledress Trousers - Size 38x33

An original pair of British Denim Battledress Trousers in good used condition.

This pattern of trousers came into issue with the British Army during the Second World War and remained standard issue well into the 1950s. These trousers were used for fatigues and are made from a green denim sanforized cotton, typical of that used for workwear in the mid century period. Based on the serge battledress design, these trousers feature a map pocket to the left leg, a first field dressing pocket to the right hip and slash pockets in the usual place in each side seam. They are cut with a high rise and wide leg as were all men's clothes during this period.

Inside the trousers the original label is still present but has been washed out leaving no details legible. They will fit around a 36" - 38" waist depending on desired fit and when laid flat they measure -

Waist - 19 1/2"
Rise - 18"
Rear rise - 21"
Inside leg - 33"
Outside leg - 48"   
Cuff - 10"

It is important to remember that these trousers were designed to be worn over the standard wool battledress uniform and therefore should be worn oversize for an authentic fit.

The trousers are in good, used condition with signs of wear and washing. They are still totally wearable but do have some light staining and wear which is most notable to the cuffs. Please study the pictures and bear in mind that they are a vintage item which may have small flaws commensurate with age.

A nice original pair of 1950s work trousers in very good condition.

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