NCA75 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Just acquired this oddity...The poncho is a dark green colour and appears to be a coated twill material quite like the early 60s American types.The makers mark inside the collar look to be -----1952 or 1962 pattern then the date of 1966 then a broad arrow.Is this an early type predating the 58 poncho?Any help would be great.It is also fairly heavy for a poncho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdbikemad Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 I think the date might just be 1956...? An article around this time (in Soldier Magazine) mentions a new lightweight "nylon" poncho but the actual period interpretation of "nylon" may be different to what we associate with that fabric today.......most earlier ponchos were a rubber-coated/impregnated cloth, and the style a hood-less "cape"..........this could possibly be an early trial garment.......? I will need to dig out the article and see if it resembles this item........:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCA75 Posted October 9, 2013 Author Share Posted October 9, 2013 That would be great!:-D I have the 1944 pattern poncho (hoodless, antigas ointment pocket inside..) and the ww2 khaki cape and its postwar green version.The material is quite different to this one.If its any help or just for interests sake the snaps on the sides have FCCO on them...makers mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arvp57 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Looks remarkably like a 1962 pattern poncho. Description and markings certainly suggest that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCA75 Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 Definitely British then?So this type was brought out after the 1958 pattern poncho??I'm getting confused now (doesn't take much):nut: Maybe someone could do a Poncho 'timeline'... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arvp57 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I have ever seen a poncho marked "1958pattern". There was a 1962 pattern which was superseded by the "poncho, lightweight" - the nylon version which everyone calls the 1958 pattern. The rubberised "1944 pattern" poncho was still being manufactured in the 1960s. The one in the photo is definitely British - see the WD arrow below the manufacturer's name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Harry Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Ive just bought a similar one,made of the same material as the hoodless cape. Clearly dated 1965. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCA75 Posted November 11, 2013 Author Share Posted November 11, 2013 What, like the rubberised canvas button up capes?Got a pic?:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Harry Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 What, like the rubberised canvas button up capes?Got a pic?:-D Will put up a few pics when I get a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Harry Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Havent opened mine up completely but only just noticed it has no hood!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCA75 Posted November 11, 2013 Author Share Posted November 11, 2013 Hmm..interesting...looks a lot like the '44 pattern poncho...does it have a small pocket with a snap on the inside? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Harry Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 After closer inspection,it does indeed have a pocket inside. Never even knew there was such a thing as a 44 Pattern ponch in all honesty. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCA75 Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 :-D That small pocket is for the tins of antigas ointment.The style of poncho was issued alongside all the 1944 pattern Jungle equipment.Interesting it was still being made along with the one I pictured.Thanks for showing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Harry Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Cheers for the info and indeed a late date I would think for a 44 Patt Poncho? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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