WW2 British Army rain cape.MKVII British Army olive drab waterproof cape/pad. This is a cape/pad made from rubberized cotton fabric.The British Army soldier wore a cape/pad in the field, issued from 1917 until the 1960s.
Later in the Second World War, the British soldier began to paint his original brown carpet pad, as it was very visible to the enemy, in either black or green, whichever was available.
Later, towards the end of the Second World War, an olive drab cape was issued and remained in military use until the 1960s.
This cape is an original from 1945.It could be used as:- waterproof carpet pad- protection to stay dry.- cape by buttoning up the front.
There are 8 holes along the perimeter of the carpet pad, it measures 185 cm x 88 cm plus additional collar cover over the flap. There are 4 buttons down the front and the center of the back is slightly hollowed out to allow for carrying a small backpack.
Issued to soldiers to keep them dry, it was worn on the outside of a small rucksack when not worn. The MKVII cape buttons up at the front and has a large collar to keep the water out. You can also build a shelter to stay dry in the field.
Item condition: used , original
You will receive exactly the item pictured
WW2 British Army Battle Dresssize 21, stamped, see pictures.
Measurements:shoulders 50cm, sleeves 62cm, armpit to armpit 62cm, back length from collar seam 55cm.
Item condition: used, from collection liquidation
You will receive exactly the item pictured
WW2 British Army Battle Dress.Used condition, buttons/fasteners perfect, without label, see pictures
Measurements:
Shoulders 49cm, sleeves 64cm, armpit to armpit 53cm, back length from collar seam 55cm.
Item condition: used, original British Army
You will receive exactly the item pictured
WW2 British Army rain cape.MKVII British Army olive drab waterproof cape/pad. This is a waterproof cape/pad made from rubberized cotton fabric.The British Army soldier wore a waterproof cape/pad in the field, which was issued from 1917 until the 1960s.
Later in the Second World War, the British soldier began to paint his original brown carpet pad, as it was very visible to the enemy, in either black or green, whichever was available.
Later, towards the end of the Second World War, an olive drab cape was issued and remained in military use until the 1960s.
This cape is an original from 1945.It could be used as:- waterproof carpet pad- protection to stay dry.- cape by buttoning up the front.
There are 8 holes along the perimeter of the carpet pad, it measures 185 cm x 88 cm plus additional collar cover over the flap. There are 4 buttons down the front and the center of the back is slightly hollowed out to allow for carrying a small backpack.
Issued to soldiers to keep them dry, it was worn on the outside of a small rucksack when not worn. The MKVII cape buttons up at the front and has a large collar to keep the water out. You can also build a shelter to stay dry in the field.
Item condition: used , original
You will receive exactly the item pictured
Australian Army Battle Dress Trousers, 1953 datedMedium size, please note the measurements,
Waist 94cmleg outside 120cmcrotch inside 84cm
Item condition: used, original
You will receive exactly the item pictured
