Скачать или смотреть 68 PATTERN SMOCK, MAN'S COMBAT (1968 Pattern)

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'68 pattern Combats were produced by numerous manufacturers and as a result slight colour variations of the DPM can be found. For example Combats made in Northern Ireland are slightly browner in appearances.

The Jackets label has instructions on keeping warm and for additional warmth the jacket is fitted with a crotch flap. This was to provide the Soldier in cold weather some form of extra warmth to the crotch area and was added to prevent the smock from rising during helicopter operations, So do not be fooled, Para Jackets commonly have press studs instead of buttons holding the flap in place, but sometimes squaddies will modify things. It has been known that unscrupulous dealers to have claimed ordinary combat jackets as being Para issue because of this crotch flap and have hiked up the prices.

Here are the basics for spotting a '68 pattern uniform.
1. The jacket has a twin lining of Olive Poplin material . 2. The jacket cuffs are fixed with buttons and the jacket pockets are flat. 3. The trousers have the shell dressing pocket as on the earlier '60 pattern, and are twined lined with an Olive material down to below the Knee. 4. Early garments will have Size sizing and later ones will have NATO sizing..