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Vintage WW2 British/Dutch battle dress jacket
Jacket and Coat sizes
JACKET/PARKA/TUNICCHEST CIRCUMFERENCE OF GARMENT As these garments are usually worn with a shirt or jumper underneath, we measure each garment and take 2 inches (5cm) off to define a chest size that will comfortably fit. p-p means pit to pit - i.e. the garment is laid flat and we measure across the armpits and double that distance for full circumference. |
GREATCOAT / TRENCHCOAT / WATERPROOFCHEST CIRCUMFERENCE OF GARMENT These garments are intended to be worn over multiple under-layers and so we make a 4" allowance on top of the wearer's chest size.
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Why is our system different?Because military garment sizing and labelling varies wildly from country to country, we have gone back to basics and after measuring each garment, we provide the chest size and height of a person that the garment will suitable for. So, simply measure yourself and look for that size in the options available in any of our products. |
What are all the strange numbers and letters shown in the sizing options of each garment?Military units around the world have a wide range of specific sizing systems which will appear on the garment labels. So, this gives us a great way of managing stock of similar garments, but it can be confusing to the average purchaser. Here's a few military systems
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£20.00
This vintage cropped wool jacket is the original iconic WWII British military battle dress design, manufactured for the Dutch army. Made of tough wool woven fabric (not knitted).
Available in limited smaller sizes, and may have buttons missing. These jackets were in some cases rescued from the production line as manufacturing closed down in the 1960s.
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Forces Uniform and Kit (FU-Kit) is a division of Lagenfeld Limited, a British company based in the UK.
Company Registration Number: 3380677 | VAT Registration Number: GB711828837.