Tropical Battledress and Jungle Greens: In 1943 the British Army adopted a tropical uniform based on the popular wool battledress. The jacket was waist length, made in Aertex cellular weave cotton, and was usually worn without a shirt. The trousers were sturdy cotton drill, with pockets and belt loops similar to wool BD. This uniform was made in both khaki (used primarily in theMediterranean and Italy) and Jungle Green (used in Burma and the Pacific).
What material are the trousers made from?
The trousers are made from a heavy-duty cotton drill fabric. This fabric is described as good quality and is expected to become nicer with use and washing. The weight of the cotton cloth is heavier than previous versions of this product.
What period do these trousers represent?
These are reproduction trousers based on the British Army's tropical uniform adopted in 1943. This uniform was used primarily in the Mediterranean and Italy. The design is based on the popular wool battledress trousers of the period.
What is the quality of the construction?
The trousers are solidly made and the manufacture is described as first class. The buttons are well sewn on and the trousers are nicely cut. The metal buttons are thicker and do not have a knife edge that cuts into stitching or buttonholes, which is an improvement over previous versions.
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