WW2 British ' Battle Of The Bulge ' Snow Suit (By American Troops In Ardenne
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:172283 |
Exceptionally difficult to find a matching set in large size. A British snow suit smock & trousers in heavy weight white cotton as issued to troops in winter snow terrain. These were also issued to American troops in N.W Europe during the winter of 1944 as they suffered from a severe shortage of white camouflage garments & obtained 15, 000 suits from the British. With four buttoned pockets to the front & an integral hood there is also a drawcord to the bottom hem.... Smock is dated 1942 &a very desirable large size 4. It still has its label intact reading ' Smock, Snow Suits' & is made by Denham Ltd. Trousers have had label removed. A super condition example it is ideal for an Ardennes or Germany mannequin setup. These heavyweight versions are very difficult to obtain today .
