Other nations use a variety of random numbering methods where a number is allocated to represent a set height and chest/waist. Not only are these very warm, which helps for winter events, but they make the ‘Bastongne look’. A 1950s British or French greatcoat can be bought cheaply and modified, although reproductions are available. WW2 US Airborne Assaults Towards the end of 1942 and due to numerous complaints about the existing combat uniform, the US Army started to develop a universal combat uniform.

p-p means pit to pit - i.e. the garment is laid flat and we measure across the armpits and double that distance for full circumference. The collar can be buttoned in an upwards position by a piece of cloth under the collar, it can be buttoned in two positions, depending on what type of clothing is worn underneath. How to use’ tag now has a small drawing added. Some makers print this tag on the lining by a transfer that is ironed on. The 370B is the most variable, likely as it was the first to be mass produced and there were near catastrophic production problems with the contractors documented in the NARA archives.Care: We recommend hand or machine wash in cold water and hang dry. I experimented with washing on one of these- hand wash cold and hang dry resulted in zero shrinkage whereas machine wash and a dryer = 1.5 - 2 inches loss in sleeve and body length. Most have peculiarly long epaulets- instead of ended at or just before the base of the collar, they overlap it. Several manufacturers actually place the button to secure them on the collar band. This appears to have been a misunderstanding in the assembly instructions. It’s hardly surprising, then, that it has – in some variation or other – featured in collections from just about every menswear designer in recent seasons, from Dior to Tom Ford, via streetwear brands the likes of Stussy and Supreme; in every colour and fabric too, from navy wool-cashmere to raw state ecru cotton. The first four digit number i.e. 6080, refers to a height range of 1.60m to 1.80 metres tall. The second four digit number refers to the chest or waist size range, depending on the garment - in this case 80 - 90cm)

A new uniform, known as the OG-107 fatigue uniform, was first introduced in 1952. By the beginning of the Vietnam War, it had completely replaced the M-1943 uniform as the standard in the Army. This came into effect in the middle of the 370C production run, meaning some 370C’s are the less baggy cut, while others are the larger Pattern B. How to use’ tag added below the collar, rectangular, in cheese cloth or on fabric. A few have the small illustration seen on 370E, most are just text.

M-41 (1940-1945)

Founded by Milanese designer Alberto Aspesi in 1969, versions of the M65 from his eponymous label inevitably have a distinctly Italian feel. Slimmer in cut, but more upscale in materials, they’re often made from a garment dyed, high-density nylon taffeta shell, with a detachable hood. Bellissimo. As these garments are usually worn with a shirt or jumper underneath, we measure each garment and take 2 inches (5cm) off to define a chest size that will comfortably fit. Find sources: "U.S. Army M1943 uniform"– news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR ( December 2021) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) The choice of unit to portray after Normandy is far larger than for that assault as the airborne force was greatly expanded. It is important to decide early on which unit you are portraying, as each unit had a slightly different look. For example, an airborne reenactor friend has researched that: This uniform would standardise issue across all branches of the service. The uniform was based on a multi-layed approach, and would eventually consist of around twenty items.

The cotton sateen trousers were modified in 1944 with the addition of trouser cuff tabs and again in a 1945 pattern with minor cut modifications and a move from stud to plastic buttons. The boot would have been waterproofed with Dubbing, although trials have recently shown that this wasn`t as effective as the designers had hoped. This led to thousands of cases of trench-foot reducing the combat strength of units.

A two-piece light sage green herringbone twill (HBT) utility uniform, which replaced a previous blue denim one, also saw use in combat, especially in tropical environments where the wool uniforms were too heavy. Armored units still used wool riding breeches and wore high-lacing boots in some cases, and paratroopers were forced to use a general-issue HBT coverall with no real suitable footwear.

So, simply measure yourself and look for that size in the options available in any of our products.The uniform was issued for field evaluation with the 3rd Infantry Division on the Anzio beachhead. Due to bad planning the uniform wasn`t available in bulk issue before January 1945, although it was issued to special units ahead of the regular forces. These garments are intended to be worn over multiple under-layers and so we make a 4" allowance on top of the wearer's chest size.