British AIRBORNE 1st PATTEN DENISON PARACHUTIST SMOCK- 1942 LABEL- Size 5 - WWII

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An original 1st PATTERN DENISON Parachutist SMOCK fully labeled 1942. Constructed in heavy weight twill material with natural water soluble dyes applied in large brush strokes to blend in with the surroundings, this Denison has the original half zipper made by LIGHTNING (photo 5) and four external and two internal pockets - the former can be seen in photo 1 and the latter in photo 11 showing the Denison turned inside out. Shoulder straps in place with buttons. Correct wool lined collar (photo 8). Underarm vents (photo 10). Tapered sleeves with wool cuffs and waistband adjust. The underbody - between the legs - flap/tail is in place with front snap adjustment. Original label in place - photo 9. There appears to be no addition stencil stamp on the inside material. This has likely faded with time and service use. The early 1st pattern Denison Smocks were prone to fade as can be seen in the photographs. However most of the original camouflage pattern can be seen on the pockets and in large areas of the inside. There are one or two minute small holes otherwise the twill material is in excellent condition and is not fatigued. There is only one of the original NEWEY female snaps in place on the front pockets - top left, the other male Newey snaps are in place, but the male component have been replaced with later Newey designs and covered read more

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