question Pre-metric trouser sizing

[Longshaor]

Hi All,

 

I'm with a British reenacting group here in the States (10 Para, TA) and we're in the midst of a bit of reorganizing and it's fallen upon me to help the guys out with getting their kit squared away. Here's the thing, I found a chart so we can see that a Size 4 Smock is roughly the same as a 170/96, but I can't find anything for trousers. Can anybody help me out here?

 

Cheers!

[wdbikemad]

I think I have the War Department sizing chart somewhere for the old sizing....and I definitely have one for the 1960 pattern OD combat trousers (and smock, plus the sizing chart for the 59 pattern Denison !)....bear with me, and I will dig it out.......

[wdbikemad]

OK.....

 

1960 Pattern OD Sateen Combat Trouser Sizing......

 

Size 1 to 3......Height 5'3" to 5'6".....waist 28-30", 31-33" and 34-37", Inside leg 30"

Size 4 to 6...............5'7" to 5'10"............28-30", 31-33" and 34-37", Inside leg 32.5"

Size 7 to 9...............5'11" to 6'2"............30-32", 33-36" and 37-40", Inside leg 34.5"

 

There is additional info on seat, outside leg seam, zip length, pocket sizes, etc...........

 

Sizes for '68 pattern DPM gear should be identical........(size chart from '62 dated 60 pattern trouser manufacturing specifications)........:-D

 

PS - remember that the 68 pattern gear was cut more generously, although intended to fit as above.....

 

As mentioned, I have the old Denison sizing that the later DPM para smock followed........let me know if this is required....

Edited September 4, 2012 by wdbikemad

[Longshaor]

Thank you for your help!!!