{"product_id":"40s-wwⅱ-british-army-pink-camouflage-anti-gas-cape","title":"［~40's］WWⅡ British Army Pink Camouflage Anti Gas Cape","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCirca 1940s\u003c\/span\u003e, British military 'Pink Camouflage Anti-Gas Cape'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn arrival of truly exceptional calibre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNumerous brands have sampled from this pattern, industry collectors have sought it, and it remains a fixture of enduring prestige within European camouflage discourse—a piece many have searched for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFormally designated as 'Cape, Anti-Gas, No.1, Camouflaged,' this model was engineered specifically to protect against enemy gas attacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Anti Gas Cape received formal adoption in 1938, though the earliest examples were constructed from oil-treated linen fabric rendered water-resistant with linseed oil, rather than the camouflage pattern seen here. From 1940 onward, camouflage-patterned fabric became standard, as exemplified by this piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFirst introduced as a mass-produced camouflage in 1940 during the Second World War, it remains Britain's oldest camouflage pattern—indispensable to any discussion of British military camouflage heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRumour suggests that the Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) and Special Air Service (SAS) units deployed it as desert camouflage in North Africa, though the veracity of such claims remains uncertain.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs the war progressed and the threat of gas attacks diminished, soldiers adapted its purpose—it transitioned from active anti-gas wear to a functional raincoat, a transition that became commonplace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe distinctive camouflage pattern arrests the eye immediately, yet the Anti-Gas Cape's unique construction details constitute equal measure of its appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe generous collar flap that wraps across the right front fastening, evenly-spaced snap closures, box-form pockets sized for gas protection salves and waste disposal, and deliberately crude ventilation apertures—each detail, though spare in execution, carries distinctive character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMost prominent among these is the pronounced protrusion across the back.\u003cbr\u003eDesigned for wear over uniform with a rucksack, this hump-like feature ensured the cape could be worn without constraint or awkwardness when laden.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe raglan sleeve construction amplifies freedom of movement—a thoughtful feature. Even when oversized, the fabric falls cleanly along the shoulder line, permitting a refined silhouette.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe elegant A-line silhouette—ageless in its refinement—contributes materially to its appeal.\u003cbr\u003eThe pronounced A-line expands toward the hem with striking effect, creating a silhouette both exceptionally clean and inherently graceful in wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmong European military textiles, this piece occupies a position of special camouflage significance.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeyond its scarcity, from a purely sartorial perspective, it possesses undeniable presence—a piece worthy of genuine wear, not merely preservation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo size marking remains legible, though Japanese sizing suggests equivalence to 'L through XL'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe actual measurements indicate a substantial size, accommodating larger frames without constraint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eConceived for wear over military dress, all examples carry intentionally generous proportions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBoth armhole and body width are generously cut, permitting varied physiques to find their fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSurface wear and colour shift are evident, yet no structural damage compromises wearability. The piece remains serviceable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eConstructed from exceptionally lightweight cloth, discovered examples typically present holes or visible tears. To find one in this condition remains a rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBritain's oldest mass-produced camouflage pattern, the 'Pink Camouflage,' carries within it the unique colour transformation of decades. This particular chromatic character—arrived at through time—stands as Britain's singular achievement in this form. There is scarcely another like it.\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\"\u003eSuitable as wardrobe staple, collection anchor, or design reference alike.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRarely encountered domestically or internationally, this constitutes a piece worth claiming if you have searched for it, or if extraordinary items merit your consideration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VIEUX ET NOUVEAU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44515593257138,"sku":"C0158","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/2140\/3314\/files\/DSCF7895.jpg?v=1728490621","url":"https:\/\/vieuxetnouveau-shop.com\/en\/products\/40s-wwii-british-army-pink-camouflage-anti-gas-cape","provider":"VIEUX ET NOUVEAU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}