Original 1965 Dated British Army 1960 Pattern Combat Trousers - Size 5

Code: 53179

An original pair of 1965 dated British Army 1960 Pattern Combat Trousers in good condition and in a size 5.

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 satten 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 reverse.

Inside the trousers both original labels are still present. One label is an instruction label whilst the other is the issue label. The label states the size as No. 5 and the manufacturer as 'Cookson & Clegg Ltd'. Below this is the 1965 date and the War Department broad arrow marking.

When laid flat the trousers measure - 

Waist - 15 1/2"
Rise - 14"
Rear rise - 18"
Inside leg - 30"
Outside leg - 43"
Cuff - 8 1/2"

The condition of the trousers is very good with only small 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. There is a small cut to the front left leg on the reinforcement patch which is only on the outer layer meaning it is not a hole and merely superficial. 

All in all a very clean pair of combat trousers in a good size and with a nice clear label.