Original 1942 Dated British Army Windproof Snow Smock

An original British Army 'Suit Snow Smock' dating from 1942 which is in good condition. 

These smocks saw issue with a variety of British units during the Second World War as well as US troops (including Airborne) in the Ardennes. This is the earlier, heavier pattern rather than the later lightweight examples made later in the War.

The smock follows the standard design used on all British Windproof Suits during the Second World War and formed a set with the matching trousers listed separately. Made from a hard wearing white coloured cotton, the smock features four buttoning pockets to the front, a hood, a drawstring to the bottom edge and reinforcement sections to the sleeves. All the buttons are chocolate brown coloured vegetable ivory (plastic) examples which were prevalent on British military clothing during the mid-war period.

Inside the smock the original label is still present but is washed out leaving no details legible. The War Department acceptance stamp is still present however and is surmounted by the letter 'O' which denotes 1942 as the year of issue.

Based on the measurements the smock would have originally been labeled as a size 2. When laid flat it measures - 

Chest - 27 1/2"
Inside arm - 21 1/2"
Outside arm - 22"
Shoulders - 23 1/2"
Length - 28 1/2"

The smock is in good condition and is still very wearable. There is a fair amount of staining which is most evident to the rear and is illustrated in the pictures. It is a far from perfect example which has been reflected in the price.  Please take time to study the pictures before purchasing and bear in mind that this is a vintage, pre-owned item which has some flaws commensurate with age. 

A very good example of this wartime pattern of smock which would make a good addition to any collection.   

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