Richard Farrant Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 A friend has just asked me about a combat uniform that he has come across and asked if it could be identified. I asked about a label inside and has not not checked, but the is a Union Jack flag sewn on to one arm. The attached photo shows it on the upper left arm. He said the trousers had a drawstring around the waist. The colour and camo pattern is unusual, and with the British flag I assume it was worn by someone in UK Forces. regards, Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surveyor Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Stupid question but has it been dyed from the original pattern underneath? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted January 29, 2019 Author Share Posted January 29, 2019 14 minutes ago, Surveyor said: Stupid question but has it been dyed from the original pattern underneath? No idea, but if it had, then the Union Jack badge is not discoloured. Hoping my friend can check for any labels inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oats and barley Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 It used to be common place to dye these in different colours, in batches for the fashion trade, many were sold at camden lock market in London, Peter wing sent hundreds to the dyers any badges were sewn on after by his many machinists Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Prof Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 I agree, you often see them dyed for fashion sales. The badges tend to be different synthetic materials, and don't take up the dye to the same extent. Best Regards, Adrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted January 29, 2019 Author Share Posted January 29, 2019 Ok, will see if there is a label, that will confirm this, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oats and barley Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 (edited) The only thing with dyeing is everything gets dyed, that is why what would be the black areas loses its definition the one in the picture was probably a desert one so black should mean the darker brown Edited January 29, 2019 by oats and barley correction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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