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An original British Airborne Denison Smock dating from the post-1946 period. Commonly referred to as the Third Pattern or 1946 Pattern, this version retained many of the features of the wartime Second Pattern smock and remained in service with British and Commonwealth airborne forces for many years. The Denison Smock continued as standard combat clothing for the Royal Marines and the Parachute Regiment until the mid-1970s. This example displays the distinctive screen-printed camouflage pattern, featuring a light sand-coloured base overlaid with broad green and reddish-brown brushstrokes. Characteristic post-war features include knitted cuffs, nickel-plated Newey press studs, a brass Swift half-zip with its original pendant pull, shoulder epaulettes, a wool-lined collar, and the distinctive rear fishtail, which fastens to the front using the original press studs. The original internal label is still present, although it has faded through laundering and is no longer legible. Presented in good overall condition, the smock exhibits honest service wear consistent with its age. It retains its original knitted cuffs and remains complete throughout, making it an excellent example with strong display appeal as well as being perfectly wearable.
An original British Airborne Denison Smock dating from the post-1946 period. Commonly referred to as the Third Pattern or 1946 Pattern, this version retained many of the features of the wartime Second Pattern smock and remained in service with British and Commonwealth airborne forces for many years. The Denison Smock continued as standard combat clothing for the Royal Marines and the Parachute Regiment until the mid-1970s. This example displays the distinctive screen-printed camouflage pattern, featuring a light sand-coloured base overlaid with broad green and reddish-brown brushstrokes. Characteristic post-war features include knitted cuffs, nickel-plated Newey press studs, a brass Swift half-zip with its original pendant pull, shoulder epaulettes, a wool-lined collar, and the distinctive rear fishtail, which fastens to the front using the original press studs. The original internal label is still present, although it has faded through laundering and is no longer legible. Presented in good overall condition, the smock exhibits honest service wear consistent with its age. It retains its original knitted cuffs and remains complete throughout, making it an excellent example with strong display appeal as well as being perfectly wearable.
An original British Airborne Denison Smock dating from the post-1946 period. Commonly referred to as the Third Pattern or 1946 Pattern, this version retained many of the features of the wartime Second Pattern smock and remained in service with British and Commonwealth airborne forces for many years. The Denison Smock continued as standard combat clothing for the Royal Marines and the Parachute Regiment until the mid-1970s. This example displays the distinctive screen-printed camouflage pattern, featuring a light sand-coloured base overlaid with broad green and reddish-brown brushstrokes. Characteristic post-war features include knitted cuffs, nickel-plated Newey press studs, a brass Swift half-zip with its original pendant pull, shoulder epaulettes, a wool-lined collar, and the distinctive rear fishtail, which fastens to the front using the original press studs. The original internal label is still present, although it has faded through laundering and is no longer legible. Presented in good overall condition, the smock exhibits honest service wear consistent with its age. It retains its original knitted cuffs and remains complete throughout, making it an excellent example with strong display appeal as well as being perfectly wearable.
An original British Airborne Denison Smock dating from the post-1946 period. Commonly referred to as the Third Pattern or 1946 Pattern, this version retained many of the features of the wartime Second Pattern smock and remained in service with British and Commonwealth airborne forces for many years. The Denison Smock continued as standard combat clothing for the Royal Marines and the Parachute Regiment until the mid-1970s. This example displays the distinctive screen-printed camouflage pattern, featuring a light sand-coloured base overlaid with broad green and reddish-brown brushstrokes. Characteristic post-war features include knitted cuffs, nickel-plated Newey press studs, a brass Swift half-zip with its original pendant pull, shoulder epaulettes, a wool-lined collar, and the distinctive rear fishtail, which fastens to the front using the original press studs. The original internal label is still present, although it has faded through laundering and is no longer legible. Presented in good overall condition, the smock exhibits honest service wear consistent with its age. It retains its original knitted cuffs and remains complete throughout, making it an excellent example with strong display appeal as well as being perfectly wearable.
An original British Airborne Denison Smock dating from the post-1946 period. Commonly referred to as the Third Pattern or 1946 Pattern, this version retained many of the features of the wartime Second Pattern smock and remained in service with British and Commonwealth airborne forces for many years. The Denison Smock continued as standard combat clothing for the Royal Marines and the Parachute Regiment until the mid-1970s. This example displays the distinctive screen-printed camouflage pattern, featuring a light sand-coloured base overlaid with broad green and reddish-brown brushstrokes. Characteristic post-war features include knitted cuffs, nickel-plated Newey press studs, a brass Swift half-zip with its original pendant pull, shoulder epaulettes, a wool-lined collar, and the distinctive rear fishtail, which fastens to the front using the original press studs. The original internal label is still present, although it has faded through laundering and is no longer legible. Presented in good overall condition, the smock exhibits honest service wear consistent with its age. It retains its original knitted cuffs and remains complete throughout, making it an excellent example with strong display appeal as well as being perfectly wearable.

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British Army Third Pattern Denison Smock

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An original British Airborne Denison Smock dating from the post-1946 period. Commonly referred to as the Third Pattern or 1946 Pattern, this version retained many of the features of the wartime Second Pattern smock and remained in service with British and Commonwealth airborne forces for many years. The Denison Smock continued as standard combat clothing for the Royal Marines and the Parachute Regiment until the mid-1970s.

This example displays the distinctive screen-printed camouflage pattern, featuring a light sand-coloured base overlaid with broad green and reddish-brown brushstrokes. Characteristic post-war features include knitted cuffs, nickel-plated Newey press studs, a brass Swift half-zip with its original pendant pull, shoulder epaulettes, a wool-lined collar, and the distinctive rear fishtail, which fastens to the front using the original press studs.

The original internal label is still present, although it has faded through laundering and is no longer legible.

Presented in good overall condition, the smock exhibits honest service wear consistent with its age. It retains its original knitted cuffs and remains complete throughout, making it an excellent example with strong display appeal as well as being perfectly wearable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What pattern of Denison Smock is this?

This is a genuine post-war Third Pattern (1946 Pattern) British Airborne Denison Smock, produced during the 1950s.

How can you tell it is a Third Pattern (1946 Pattern)?

This pattern can be identified by several distinctive post-war features:

Knitted wool cuffs, reintroduced after the wartime Second Pattern.
Nickel-plated Newey press studs replacing the earlier brass or copper examples.
A lighter sand-coloured camouflage base with green and reddish-brown brushstroke printing.
An original brass Swift half-zip with pendant pull.
The traditional fishtail, shoulder epaulettes and wool-lined collar, all retained from earlier patterns.

How does it differ from a wartime Second Pattern?

Although very similar in appearance, wartime Second Pattern smocks generally have:

Plain buttoned cuffs rather than knitted cuffs.
Brass or copper-coloured press studs.
A darker camouflage base colour.
Wartime manufacturers' labels and contract markings (where present).

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