Scots Guards BD 3rd Division

[Spitace41]

Hi all. Got this at a local army surplus store. Although the label is somewhat worn, I am 95% sure it says 1944. I have done some research however and concluded that the combination of Scots Guards shoulder title and 3rd Division patch must be post war as I cannot find any collaboration between the two during the War. I believe they were paired up for the Suez crisis however. Of course if someone could tell me different that would be great too . Sorry for fuzzy pics.

[Adrian Stevenson]

It is a 1949 pattern blouse.

Cheers, Ade.

[Spitace41]

Thanks for the info. How can you tell, what are the giveaways?

Cheers.

[Adrian Stevenson]

Pleated pockets with exposed buttons. Only found on the 49 pattern. This also has all the other features of the 49 pattern, fly front and open stepped collar.

Cheers, Ade.

[Spitace41]

Ah, ok. thanks very much.

[Jerry B]

Nice BD but as your research suggested and Ade posted, postwar 49 pattern BD, but still a desirable regiment badged example IMHO.

[The Boy In Battle Dress]

A really nice piece better than anything I've ever seen in my local surplus stores