wdbikemad Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Went to the Overlord show at Denmead today......rather quiet all told, but a few bargains...:-) Best find was a very early DPM para smock.....made in cotton-sateen in used condition, a little faded but no damage.....cammo print is non-dotted DPM but with quite a light green shade......cuffs and zip are very good........ The label is a tad difficult to read but you can still make out most details.......a Size 1, NSN and "A78" etc contract marked and a rarer maker of "F Fryer & Co Ltd".........the zip is a typical 70s "NZ" type but on a light olive green tape rather than the bottle-green found on many examples..... What sets this smock out though, is that it is fitted with the rare variant press fasteners of the "ring & doughnut" type usually seen on flying helmets, nylon webbing, etc.......these are original to the smock and in a blackened bronze.......and it is definitely an issue garment rather than a copy......plus no FFD pocket........buttons are the early type found on 60 and 68 pattern clothing.........at £15 a real deal.... I will post pics as soon as possible..... Also got a new early 68 pattern smock in a size 2 made by H Lotery & Co.....I have lots, but it was only a fiver..... Same price for a 71 dated size 8 MK2 DPM aircrew jacket......early DPM, in fine condition and with all the fittings....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevpol Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 bet there is nowt left for me when I get there tomorrow..... Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdbikemad Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 (edited) This is the rather nice early size 1 para smock by F Fryer that I acquired yesterday....the version with the variant press fasteners.... Edited June 2, 2012 by wdbikemad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdbikemad Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 Three more images of the early Fryer para smock showing the unusual variant press fasteners...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdbikemad Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 (edited) My other two £5 each acquisitions......mint Size 2 early 68 smock by H Lotery and early size 8 aircrew MK2 jacket......:-D Incidentally, the 68 smock has the worlds longest-ever drawcords fitted.......must have been using up the end of the roll at the factory.........!! Edited June 2, 2012 by wdbikemad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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