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Authentic Rare Vintage 40s WWII British Army Mountain Troops Climbing Breeches

Authentic Rare Vintage 40s WWII British Army Mountain Troops Climbing Breeches

£395.00 GBP
£395.00 GBP
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Avery rare pair of Briitish WW2 climbing breeches. 

These were used by specialist mountain troops and were also issued to the SAS and also the SOE attached commando units in Italy and Yugosalvia.
Also worn by 52nd Division. They dont come up very often at all, and I have only seen one other pair in the last two or three years.

These are in lovely condition with no mothing or holes anywhere and are very little worn.

Who knows what stories these breeches can tell??

Dated 1943 (wartime). Perfect for serious collectors, World War II reenactors or for media screen costume. These "climbing breeches" are distinguished by their wide thighs and tapered calves, a design created for maximum movement and comfort while traversing rugged terrain on secret mountainous missions. 

A seldom-offered piece in remarkable condition, highly coveted by serious collectors, with specialist SAS mountain troops association, and surviving numbers make them exceptionally rare and valuable to collectors. 

  • Authentic British Army climbing breeches issued in 1943 for mountain and specialist troops.
  • Original manufacturer’s label present, noting Size No. 2 and correct period instructions.
  • Recognizable high-waisted, wide-thigh, and tapered-calf silhouette for practical movement over rough ground.
  • Very heavy cloth twill, almost a corduroy, robust construction; all original buttons and hardware intact, just missing a fly button and I think a braces button may have been moved to the outer?
  • The calves fasten with a metal buckle and strap.

Measurements on label size no.2.

  • 5'3" - 5'5" height.
  • 32" - 34" waist.
  • 30" - 40" breech.
  • 25" length.

Condition: Very good solid condition, a few marks on the seat as to be expected and leg as shown in images. A fly button is missing and maybe waist braces button, I'm unsure because there appear to be random buttons on the outer back, so they may have just been relocated.

  • Care Dry Clean
  • Fabric Heavy Wool
  • Type Vintage
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4030-32"22"
6232-34"24"
8432-34"26"
10634-36"28"
12836-38"30"
141038-40"32"
161240-44"34"
181444-46"36-38"
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