British Army 1946 2nd Pattern Denison Smock The Denison smock's history lies

The Denison smock's history lies in the early part of WW2

The US Navy

the cotton is strong with no holes

One of the press studs on the band has come away but is still attached

Fits like a small

British Army 1946 2nd Pattern Denison Smock The Denison smock's history liesQuite possibly the most iconic and enduring piece of British military clothing ever made. The Denison smock's history lies in the early part of WW2. Having seen the success of the German airborne forces in Norway, Churchill ordered Britain's parachute regiment to be formed and expanded quickly. Initially the British copied the German parachute oversmock, called a knockensack, but soon developed their own large overfitting garment known as a Denison