Original British WWII Parachute Regiment 2nd Pattern Denison Smock With Period Applied Insignia U.S. Replica which unfortunately has the end

which unfortunately has the end catch broken off

with some white metal fittings around the edges in places

about 2 1/2 months before the Southern States assault on Fort Sumter that marked the beginning of the Civil War

On 4 April 1942

Although it was originally a two-battalion glider-borne infantry regiment

Original British WWII Parachute Regiment 2nd Pattern Denison Smock With Period Applied Insignia U.S. Replica which unfortunately has the endOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of a genuine 2nd Pattern Denison Smock, offered in excellent, field used condition. It is in the original configuration with a function half front zipper (most were converted to full zip fronts) making this a rare find. It features brass buttons and a "monkey tail". Size appears to be a No. 4 which is medium large and fits up to a 5' 8" man. Wartime produced 1st pattern smocks are