Post WWII British Airborne Officer's Denison Smock Jacket 1956 Dated Size 3
Made by Geo Davis & Co Mcr Ltd
Captain's rank.
Dated 1956 and crows foot / military arrow marked.
Para wings (WWII manufacture) to the right sleeve and Royal Artillery DZ patches to both sleeves.
Newey press studs.
Flash branded zip.
Size 3
Height 5ft 6 ins - 5ft 8 ins
Breast 36 Ins - 38 ins.
I have taken the following measurements as a guide for fit. Please account for under garments.
Waist laid flat taken above the lower pockets 24 1/2"
The bottom hem line with the tabs not done up is 29 1/2" done up it is approx. 24"
Upper sleeve length taken from the seam of the shoulder including the knitted cuff 22"
Arm pit to cuff 21 1/2" (taken along the bat wing)
Drop centre back from the base of the collar to the hem 32 1/2"
Shoulder to shoulder approx. 20"
Condition: generally in good vintage condition however there is a small hole by the left breast pocket and another by the vent holes in the arm pit of the left sleeve. There is a L shaped tear to the inside lining of the collar. The zip runs smoothly, all the press stud are present and function. Some mothing to the knitted cuffs and a bit of crease wear to the bottom hem where the press studs have been done up.
Weight: 1.34 kg.