WW2 British First Pattern 1942 Date Denison Smock With Added Revolver Cartridge Pockets To Left Sleeve

A very large sized British first pattern Denison smock complete with original label & 1942 date. This smock has had a section of .303 MG bandolier stitched to the lower left sleeve to hold extra cartridges , an addition known to have been carried out by Commando troops on occasion.
A well used smock that most likely has an interesting history it has , at one time , been cut all the way up the back , around the collar & right down to the front before being later repaired . This may be the result of a wound & the smock being cut off by medics , not an uncommon occurrence when casualty preservation was more important than saving the smock for later generations . A Later use of the smock indicates a full length zip being added then later removed & the half zip reinstalled , this being a DOT pattern as would be expected. There are a couple of repairs to each sleeve , one with a patch & the other stitched plus both knitted cuffs having later cuffs applied to those that are left underneath. The ' SMOCKS , DENISON ( AIRBORNE TROOPS) ' label gives us the large size 7 & the manufacturer 'Wareings (N/Ton) Ltd' with date 1942. A black ink stamped & 'N' coded War Department inspection code gives us the date 1943.
Excellent piece for display & nice to find with the all important 1942 dated label.

Code: 13748