British WW2 Khaki Drill Bush Jackets
Article about: Hi here is my airtex tropical issue shirt and shorts dated 1942 i got them last week think the red is for armoured corp? not sure 100%
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British WW2 Khaki Drill Bush Jackets
Hello, this is Stephane from Switzerland. Could anyone tell me which is the most representative British army khaki drill "bush" jacket in the WW2 North African theatre ? I think there are two patterns, one belted jacket with buttoned bottom pockets and another one in Aertex fabric, without belt and buttoned pockets on chest only. Thanks a lot in advance !
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Re: British WW2 Khaki Drill Bush Jackets
Hi Stephane, welcome to the forum!
There are several styles of these jackets and shirts.
Personally I would go with the shirt.
Cheers, Ade.
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Re: British WW2 Khaki Drill Bush Jackets
Hello Ade, thanks a lot for your reply ; do you know if full insignia was worn on those jackets and shirts (for instance divisional and/or regimental patches, sgt stripes, etc...) ?
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Re: British WW2 Khaki Drill Bush Jackets
Rank insignia was always worn.
Unit insignia was worn less often. Sometimes worn as a "slip on" insignia on the shoulder straps.
Cheers, Ade.
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Re: British WW2 Khaki Drill Bush Jackets
Here is one of my KD jackets, an American made "War Aid" example made in HBT fabric:
British Khaki Drill jacket: US made
Cheers, Ade.
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Re: British WW2 Khaki Drill Bush Jackets
Gorgeous ! Thanks a lot for your photos ! Hats off ! Ade, I was considering to buy the same jacket as your Indian Airborne one, though I thought this pattern was not worn by officers but rather enlisted men. Cheers, Stephane.
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