Copied from an original item in the WPG collection, this shirt was made for private purchase by members of H.M. Forces (as specified by a label in the original).
It is cut similar to the Aertex Desert Shirt. Wool shirts like this worn by officers with battledress, and also saw service on Northwest Frontier of India andin the Burma jungles. It was also popular among Other Ranks for walking out dress as it facilitated wear of a necktie.
All have long bodies. Standard 6 inch body taper between chest and waist size. Also, sizes 48XL, 50XL and 52XL, which have a 2 inch taper from chest to waist.