The Battle Dress Jacket was the combat uniform worn by British Commonwealth and Imperial forces and many Free European Forces through the Second World War. It was worn mostly but not exclusively in temperate climates. In some armies it continued in use into the 1970s. During the Second World War and thereafter this uniform was also used for formal parades (including mounting the Queen's Guard at Buckingham Palace).
The jacket was copied from the American "Ike" jacket of late WW, made famous by Army General (and to-be president) Dwight D. "Ike" Eisenhower.
As these are military surplus some will have wear and tear from use by the military. Most are unissued but some have original patches, but all part and parcel of military surplus with genuine patina. There will be some colour, quality and style variation to the image shown as every item is different.
Sizing
Size | Height | Chest | Waist
1 | 5'1"-5'2" | 31"-32" | 29"-30"
2 | 5'3"-5'4" | 34"-35" | 30"-31"
3 | 5'3"-5'4" | 36"-37" | 31"-32"
4 | 5'5"-5'6" | 34"-35" | 30"-31"
5 | 5'5"-5'6" | 36"-37" | 31"-32"
6 | 5'5"-5'6" | 36"-37" | 31"-32"
7 | 5'7"-5'8" | 35"-36" | 30"-31"
8 | 5'7"-5'8" | 37"-38" | 32"-33"
9 | 5'7"-5'8" | 39"-40" | 34"-35"
10 | 5'9"-5'10" | 36"-37" | 31"-32"
11 | 5'9"-5'10" | 38"-39" | 33"-34"
12 | 5'9"-5'10" | 40"-41" | 35"-36"
13 | 5'11"-6'0" | 38"-39" | 33"-34"
14 | 5'11"-6'0" | 40"-41" | 35"-36"
15 | 5'11"-6'0" | 42"-43" | 37"-38"
16 | 6'1"-6'2" | 39"-40" | 34"-35"
17 | 6'1"-6'2" | 41"-42" | 36"-37"
Orders received before 8am (Melbourne time) will be shipped same business day. All orders received after this time will be shipped next business day.
Standard shipping times: 3 - 5 business days metropolitan - (additional time for regional locations)
Express Shipping Time - (1 business day for Metropolitan, 1-3 business days for all other locations)
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Most orders are dispatched from our Melbourne Warehouse location, however on rare occasions your order may be dispatched directly from the manufacturer or one of our business partners.
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INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
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