Name: Rare Original WW2 Dated 1943 D-Day Pattern Special Troops Battle Jerkin in General
SKU: 3986
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Superb Original tan canvas example. Full pattern battle jerkin . The front with two utility magazine pouches . Lower side mounted pouches , rear backpack fitted with a leather machette scabbard , lower pouch to hold the entrenching tool . All pouches secured by cord and wooden toggle fixing . The lower front with removable canvas pistol holster to take a colt auto or revolver . Interior with lower cotton pouches to fit any soft items . Stamped with maker ‘M&Co 1943’, medium size .Later stamped ‘For Training Only’ . Minor service wear but all complete . Display battle dress jacket not included . Please contact before ordering , Payment by Bank transfer only This pattern of jerkin was designed by Colonel Rivers McPherson and was based on clothing worn by poachers and gamekeepers in Scotland before the Second World War. They are often referred to as the ‘Assault Vest’ or ‘Battle Jerkin’ . Saw widespread use on D-DAY with Commando units and forward troops but are now very rare to find

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