Denim Tank Suit/Coveralls WW2 British Army by Kay Canvas

WW2 British Army Denim tank suit by Kay Canvas

These were issued in 1944 to replace the 2 piece denim suit and the denim work overalls.

This Denim Tank Suit  has been made like the originals using the correct coarse weave of denim fabric which has a green/ white fleck mixed together rather than vat dyed to olive green, this can been seen more clearly when you see the inside which is an off white. To finish this suit of Kay Canvas have used original vegetable fat buttons.

They were issued to the following:

• Royal Armoured Corp and Royal Engineers who operated in armoured fighting vehicles.
• Royal artillery crewmen who operated Self Propelled guns
• Infantry soldiers who operated scout cars.

SIZING The Denim tank overalls were designed to be worn over a BD suit and so are made oversized, if you intend wearing it on its own without clothing then order a SMALLER SIZE.They were worn with Gaiters and  ammo boots.

Features:

• 8 External pockets, 2 large breast pockets, 2 side pockets,2 knee pockets, hip pocket and a first field dressing pocket.
• Left hand breast pocket has pencil holders for map and radio work.
• Cloth belt
• Cloth straps at end of legs 
• Internal braces  
• Shoulder straps for rank
• Concealed button front. 
• Sizes: Small to XXXLarge