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British cloth- very British-
The Germans did capture a large quantity of British Denim overall(green denim BD jackets and trousers) at Dunkirk and some German Submariners used them as working uniforms...
But to use (captured)British cloth to make german uniforms, then those uniforms being captured by the British and re-marked with WD stamps would be a stretch of belief.
I'm not totally au fait with all possible War Department markings- not sure what the "R" is above the WD and broad arrow.
Unless they are indeed a British uniform item- the British did have specialist ski/mountain clothing, including trousers but I've only seen them in wool cloth.
Maybe British made with German trims- the zips and buttons are very German(well, RiRi zippers are Swiss made)- but the styling is just SO German.
Maybe a fantastic confection by someone wishing to make a very, very rare item..?
I obviously still haven't got to the bottom of this...
I await the distinguished Dr. Eardley's comments...
Alan..?
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The Germans did capture a large quantity of British Denim overall(green denim BD jackets and trousers) at Dunkirk and some German Submariners used them as working uniforms...
But to use (captured)British cloth to make german uniforms, then those uniforms being captured by the British and re-marked with WD stamps would be a stretch of belief.
I'm not totally au fait with all possible War Department markings- not sure what the "R" is above the WD and broad arrow.
Unless they are indeed a British uniform item- the British did have specialist ski/mountain clothing, including trousers but I've only seen them in wool cloth.
Maybe British made with German trims- the zips and buttons are very German(well, RiRi zippers are Swiss made)- but the styling is just SO German.
Maybe a fantastic confection by someone wishing to make a very, very rare item..?
I obviously still haven't got to the bottom of this...
I await the distinguished Dr. Eardley's comments...
Alan..?
B
T