British 1941 Pattern Khaki Drill Shorts

In a very good condition a pair of British 1941 Pattern Khaki Drill Shorts in a good mannequin size and dated 1943.
These shorts are clearly British made and much rarer than theatre made examples. They are the standard 1941 pattern with the first field dressing pocket placed on the right hip, brass buttons and the double belt and buckle closure to the waist.

This pattern of shorts saw widespread issue throughout the Second World War with the British Army, RAF and Royal Navy amongst others. They are made from a light tan coloured cotton drill which is well suited to the tropics, being issued to troops in North Africa, the Far East, Italy and the Mediteranean throughout the conflict.
Inside the shorts the War Department acceptance stamp is still just visible and is surmounted by the letter ‘N’ which denotes 1943 as the year of issue.