WW2 British Royal Marine/Navy Commando Pattern Battledress Trousers
A very rare pair of Admiralty Pattern battledress trousers worn by specialist Royal Marine & Navy Commandos nominally those of 30 Assault Unit whose task it was to move ahead of advancing Allied forces & capture much needed intelligence such as codes, documents , equipment or personnel before the enemy had a chance to destroy it. Famous James Bond author Ian Fleming was a key figure involved in its organisation when formed in September 1942 & initially known as the Special Intelligence Unit.
These trousers have the Naval ink stamp ' INSPECTED 03 43 ' & are are in very good condition
A rare pair of trousers & the only the second pair we have had the fortune to acquire.
In overall excellent condition with just some grubby marks to lower front left leg. Sizes are an approx 29-30 in waist , 33in inside leg .
Code: 12726