British Army Protective Trousers Royal Observer Corps 1953 - W33 L28.5

At a glance - 

• Quality Gabardine Material
• 2 Large Waist Pockets, 2 Leg Pockets & Rear
• Zipper Fly
• Button Closure
• 2" Belt Loops
• Heavy Duty
• Korean War Era
• Styled After 1951 Combat Suits
• Solid Olive Green Colour
• "SUIT, PROTECTIVE, R.O.C. TROUSERS"

• Waist Size: 33" | Suggested Size: Small Regular - Label reads "SIZE MEDIUM" suggesting a waist from 31 - 33 inches, with a seat of 38 - 40in.
• Inside Leg Length: 28.5" / Short - Label suggests a height ranging from 5ft 7in to 5ft 10in
• Total Length: 41.5"

• Vintage Militaria / Dated 1953
• Genuine British Army Surplus

Grades - 

• Grade 2 / Original Condition - In need of some care as the previous owner had quite a bit of use out of these and being over 70 years old, does show its age a bit. There's plenty of marking, some small holes and missing buttons. Please see photos for details.

Any questions please feel free to ask!

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A great unusual piece of vintage militaria from a few years after the Second World War. Issued to members of the Royal Observer Corps, this particular pair belonged to a gentleman from West Wales who served in France and Germany during the war. These fantastic trousers are made of an all gabardine material, a lovely quality and durable material. The ROC, although a relatively small branch of the British Forces were absolutely essential during the War and the Cold War thereafter. As such the ROC styled their new protective suits after the 1951 Combat Suit model, using the same material and a pretty similar cut. The ROC protective suit is not to be confused with NBC protective suits. It comes with plenty of pockets, some nice 2" belt loops and a zipper and button closure fly. The history around these niche suits, which were only ever made in a few thousand, and the people who wore them is always a wonderful read.

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