Original 1955 Dated British Denim Battledress Blouse - Size 7

An original British Army Denim Battledress Blouse dated 1955 which is a size No. 7.

Introduced at the beginning of the Second World War as a replacement for the earlier fatigues issued in the Great War and inter-war periods, the design closely followed the serge Battledress introduced in 1940 but was made from denim and had removable buttons. This is a second pattern or 'austerity' version which does not feature the pleated pockets of the first pattern jacket.

The jacket is made from the standard denim material and features pockets to the chest. It features green coloured revolving shank buttons which are held on with period split rings to the reverse whilst the waist fastens with a roll type buckle.

Inside the jacket the original label is still present and is still legible. The 1955 date is towards the bottom of the label as is the size of 7.

The jacket is designed to fit a 36" to 38" chest and when laid flat the jacket measures - 

Chest - 23"
Waist - 19"
Inside arm - 19"
Outside arm - 25"
Shoulders - 17 3/4"

The jacket is in good condition as can be seen in the pictures. It has signs of wear and use and has clearly been laundered. There is some notable staining  but overall it is a very wearable jacket. it is a vintage, pre-worn item, so may have other small issues consummate with its age. 

A nice original example of a Denim Blouse in wearable condition.  

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