Original 1960 Pattern Combat Trousers - Size 6

Code: 53160

An original pair of British Army 1960 Pattern Combat Trousers dating from the 1960s and in good condition.

These trousers came into use with the British Army in the 1960s and were based on the 1952 Pattern uniform issued to British troops serving in Korea. These trousers would have been issued as part of a set which included a matching combat jacket.

The trousers are made from a plain olive green coloured cotton sateen and feature a First Field Dressing pocket to the right hip and a map pocket to the left thigh. The trousers also have reinforced knees, slash pockets to the hips and belt loops. A double ended metal zipper closes the fly and is marked 'Flash' to the front and 'Made in England' to the rear.

Inside the trousers both original labels are still present. One label is an instruction label whilst the other is the issue label. The label is washed out but the size of No. 6 can clearly be seen. The label is the early style and does not bear the A/78 contract number meaning these were made before 1968.

When laid flat the trousers measure - 

Waist - 18 1/2"
Rise - 15"
Rear rise - 18 1/2"
Inside leg - 32"
Outside leg - 45 1/2"
Cuff - 8 1/2"

The condition of the trousers is very good with limited signs of wear and use. They display very well and are still very wearable but are of course a vintage, pre-owned item which may have small issues commensurate with age. 

All in all a pretty clean pair of early 1960 Pattern Combat Trousers in a good size.