British Royal Air Force RAF No. 5 Mess Dress Trousers - 1970s

At a glance - 

• 100% Wool Body
• Zipper Fly
• 2 Slit Waist Pockets
• Pleated Front
• No. 5 Mess Dress
• Hook & Eye Closure
• Internal Suspender Buttons
• Elegant Royal Air Force Grey Blue Colour - Slightly less vibrant than photos show!
• Wing Tip Rear Waist
• Exceptional Tailoring Quality by Alkit

• Waist Size: 34" / Small Regular
• Inside Leg: 33" / Long 
• Total Length: 45.5"

• Vintage Militaria / Dated April 3rd, 1975
• Genuine British Royal Air Force / RAF Surplus

Grades - 

• Grade 1 - Excellent condition, general signs of previous use. Some markings on the white sateen inside from historic use. Aside from this it appears in great shape with no holes or mothing. May benefit from ironing but essentially ready to wear.

Any questions please feel free to ask!

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An absolute gem of vintage surplus from the mid 1970's. Great Britain has a reputation across the globe for some beautiful uniforms and this one is certainly no different. Taking inspiration from centuries of fashion etiquette, these trousers stick to a rather traditional evening dinner outfit, but of course set in Royal Air Force blue grey colour, with beautiful pleated fronts. The tailoring quality on these trousers is phenomenal too, up to the highest standard for RAF officers.

The trousers are made up from a soft pure wool with a partial sateen waistband. Each leg is graced by a beautiful pleat, something that always stands the test of time. Internally you'll find several buttons in place for suspenders to attach. The fly is opened via a zipper and the waistband fastened shut by a hook & eye closure as well as a button. For utility you'll find a slit pocket on either leg.

While rank cannot be told from this exact pair of trousers, it is safe to say they had a decent career in the Royal Air Force as only higher ranks are given a mess dress uniform. 

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