{"product_id":"40s-wwⅱ-british-army-camouflage-windproof-smock-size-3-sas-modified-1","title":"［~40's］WWⅡ British Army Camouflage Windproof Smock Size.3 \"SAS\" \"Modified\"","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEstimated 1940s\u003c\/span\u003e, a British Army Camouflage Windproof Smock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn exceptionally rare arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIssued primarily for infantry scouts and snipers, this particular example saw service with the British Army Special Air Service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Special Air Service, or SAS, was a specialized unit tasked with clandestine sabotage operations behind enemy lines—targeting critical infrastructure such as communications and transport networks during mechanized modern warfare.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe designation \"Air\" may suggest an RAF connection, yet it was in fact an Army unit, named during the Second World War in anticipation of airborne operations deep within enemy territory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat distinguishes this piece above all is its singular camouflage pattern and the exceptional quality of its fabric—evocative of Ventile cotton.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Windproof pattern, adopted in 1942 as a variation of the early Denison smock brushstroke camouflage, represents a specific evolution in British military camouflage development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDesigned for use primarily in Northern Europe and manufactured using rotary printing techniques, the pattern is characterised by brushstrokes in dark brown, brown, pink tan, and olive green.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIssued as a lightweight two-piece infantryman's oversuit, this pattern was originally intended for scout and sniper units during the Second World War. It gained particular favour with the Special Air Service and continued in use through the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSurplus stocks were also supplied to the French government, where they saw action with combat units during the First Indochina War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eConstructed as an overgarment designed to shield against wind and moisture, this example features a remarkably dense cotton gabardine fabric reminiscent of Ventile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe original pattern was a pullover design, yet this example has been modified to a full-zip configuration. Based on the quality of stitching and the period character of the slider hardware, this modification appears to have been undertaken by the wearer himself rather than in modern times, a practical adjustment made for ease of wear in the field.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSimilar modifications are documented on the Denison Smock, where soldiers would adapt their kit to suit operational needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMuch like the Denison Smock, many field examples bear evidence of such wartime alterations, suggesting this piece reflects authentic field use and adaptation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe most distinctive feature is a quartet of exposed-button flap patch pockets, positioned diagonally across the chest and hem. The sleeves are reinforced with patches of identical fabric running to the elbow, while the cuffs feature adjustable tabs with buttons for size regulation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe front closure employs a full-length zip fastener.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe zip slider bears the mark of SWIFT, a maker of high-quality military hardware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrawcords at the neck and hem allow for adjustment, enabling a versatile silhouette suited to different wear preferences and seasonal layers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe internal size label remains intact and legible—details that those who care about provenance tend to value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmong European military pieces, this Windproof smock occupies a singular position within the camouflage taxonomy. Beyond its rarity, it deserves appreciation as a genuinely refined garment, and we believe it warrants actual wear rather than archive-only treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize marked as \"3\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEquivalent to Japanese size M to L.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe actual measurements suggest a golden proportion for Japanese physiology, accommodating a broader range of builds. In a market dominated by oversize examples, truly versatile sizing has become increasingly scarce.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOriginally conceived as an overgarment worn above service dress, smocks characteristically feature generous proportions. The armholes and body width are cut ample, making this piece accessible to various frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe piece shows expected patina—fading, surface wear, and minor thread loss—but contains no damage that compromises wearability. It remains fully serviceable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Windproof smock, bearing one of the British Army's most distinctive camouflage patterns, grows increasingly elusive and costly with each passing year. Among available examples, we would favour the full-zip configuration over the traditional pullover for its versatility in modern wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is not the sort of garment that becomes available merely for capital expenditure; future acquisition cannot be assured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhether as wardrobe foundation, collector's piece, or design reference, it stands without compromise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eArriving only seldom in our inventory, those who have sought such a piece should consider this an uncommon opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VIEUX ET NOUVEAU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44771235692722,"sku":"J0864","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/2140\/3314\/files\/DSCF4229.jpg?v=1728539381","url":"https:\/\/vieuxetnouveau-shop.com\/en\/products\/40s-wwii-british-army-camouflage-windproof-smock-size-3-sas-modified-1","provider":"VIEUX ET NOUVEAU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}