Camouflage Windproof Smock – Dated 1943 size 6

WW2 British (Canadian) camouflage windproof smock. These smocks have become very hard to find! The camouflage windproof suits were introduced in 1943, made from light weight wind proofed cotton material. The camouflage pattern is similar to the one found on the Denison smock in terms of the basic colours and brush strokes in some areas. This smock is has its original makers label, and is an early example, dated 1943 in large size 6 which we don’t see very often. The ends of the smock sleeves have tab and button size adjustments, one button here is broken (see photo). Draw tapes are located at the hood and waist of the smock. These smocks were worn on top of the Battledress. They are often seen in photos being used by snipers, commandos and infantry troops of the British and Canadian army during WW2. This smock is in good used condition, normal traces of wear.

This is an early windproof smock in large size, rarely offered for sale.