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Original 1955 Dated RAF New Pattern Battledress Trousers

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Code: 51092




An original pair of 1955 Dated RAF Battledress Trousers n good condition.

This pattern of trousers came into use with the RAF immediately after the Second World War and stayed in issue for many years. The trousers feature a button fly a single rear pocket and belt loop as well as a narrower leg then WW2 era trousers.

Inside the trousers the original issue label is still present and reads 'Trousers No.2 Home Dress N.P.'. They are marked as a size 10 which will fit a 32" waist and feature the 1955 date as well as the War Department broad arrow marking.

When laid flat the trousers measure -

Waist - 16 1/2"
Inside leg - 31"
Rise - 16"
Rear rise - 19"

The trousers are in good used conditon with signs of wear and some staining. There are two small holes near the knee as shown in the pictures. Please study the pictures as they form part of the description and remember that this are a vintage pre-owned pair of trousers and may have issues consummate with this.

All in all a good pair of 1950s issue RAF trousers.