WW2 vintage Royal Navy tropical white cotton square rig uniform , Far East, Med

Description: IMPORTANT NOTICE TO EU BUYERS.From 1st July eBay are required to add VAT to goods being sold into the EU with a total sales value of 150 euro. We can list items separate for you below this level. As our stock is very low right now, the factory have agreed to manufacture uniforms to your exact sizes at no extra cost. Delivery would be approx 4 weeks. WWII period reproduction square rig uniform in tropical white cotton duckQuality manufactured reproduction square rig uniform set available in sizes specified below. These are manufactured to admiralty specification copied from original world war two uniforms.Please refer to our other sales for additional accessories such as white front T shirt, WWII style white rope lanyard, quality reproduction white cotton ratings caps ( not right at this point, but soon ) and also deck boots.See our other sales for serge wool square rig and WRNS bell bottoms and cap if attending events with a partner. This offer includes:White cotton duck jumper in wartime pattern pullover style with no post war zip closure.White cotton duck bell bottom trousers with correct button front flap and no post war zip closure.Folded silk scarf in black sateen.Tape knot in white cotton. Jumpers Body length: 26 inchMedium: 38 - 40 inch chestLarge: 41 - 43 inch chestX Large: 44 - 46 inch chest2X Large: 47 - 52 inch chest3X Large: 53 - 56 inch chest Bells 26 inch wide flares, inside leg 32 inch with 2 inch hem.Medium: 30 - 32 inch waistLarge: 33 - 35 inch waistX Large: 36 - 38 inch waist2X Large: 39 - 41 inch waist3X Large: 42 - 44 inch waist4X Large: 45 - 47 inch waist Measuring advice:To get the size correct first time, we suggest you measure a garment that fits you neatly and do not measure your body.JumperTake a shirt and button this half way up. Wriggle in and out of this, then measure the chest across.The WW 2 rig was worn neat fitting or "tiddly" as Jack referred to it.You may find it necessary to adjust the fitting to achieve this as indeed was the practice in wartime to get the close fitting look. Square rig by name, being unshaped.BellsRear tie adjustment will close trousers by 1 inch. To close further, the waistband can be closed by moving buttons and the flap adjusted accordingly also. Bells feature a 2 inch hem to increase height.Please note these period pattern trousers are worn higher than modern trousers so allow additional room to fit high up on your waist. The tropical uniform was worn in the Med and Far East theatres.by all empire naval forces. AvailabilityPlease email us to check your size is in stock before placing your order on josephwsmith hot mail com). We will assist you with full details of all the correct pressing instructions for the creases and also dimensions for setting out the badges.This is a five page data sheet which we will forward to you at no charge.We do not supply badges as these are cheap on eBay, but do ensure you select a wartime trade.We will be delighted to help with any questions you may have and to date we have supplied 200 uniform sets since we started and our reputation is upheld in re enactment and historic circles. AccessoriesWe also supply a range of accessories to complete the correct impression:Thin rope ww2 style lanyard £8White front T shirt up to 4xl £30 Other Allied fleet wearThe same square rig uniform was also worn by Empire and Commonwealth forces, Indian Naval Forces, Far East Fleet Singapore, The Royal Canadian Navy, Royal Australian Navy and Royal New Zealand Navy.Also the Royal Hellenic Navy, Royal Netherlands Naval Service, Free Danish Naval forces and with some modifications the Polish Naval service Marynarka Wojenna, all in joint service with the Royal Navy during WWII. WWI Great war square rigThe great war rig differed very little from wartime, except you will note on studying, the uniform was worn quite loose with the silk also worn loose. The caps were flatter and features an internal padded crown with no side stiffeners.This appearance can be simulated by removing the stiffeners and re sewing the cap by adding some padding and offering the correct flat floppy appearance.

Price: 240 GBP

Location: Edinburgh

End Time: 2024-03-02T06:46:40.000Z

Shipping Cost: 25.36 GBP