A British military 1960 Pattern Combat Trouser, estimated to be from the 1960s.
A celebrated piece among those with a keen eye for Euro-military garments.
The asymmetrical design distinctive to British military issue commands immediate attention. The magazine pocket at the waist and cargo pocket on the left thigh alone—both born of functional necessity—somehow possess a design coherence that feels calculated, almost mathematical in its beauty.
Among military trousers, this represents one of the rare few that excel equally in both function and design.
These trousers offer more than function and design; the hand of the fabric itself is exceptional. Personally, it remains my preferred textile.
Constructed from densely woven cotton sateen, the smooth, pleasant tactile quality is a luxury found nowhere else in this particular piece.
There is something reminiscent of Ventile in the way it feels against the skin.
As for the silhouette, there is nothing more to say. It is simply faultless.
The thigh tapers gracefully toward the hem, maintaining proportion throughout. Military in origin, yet it carries an understated refinement. For those seeking military trousers without excessive masculine posturing, this is precisely what you are looking for.
Most examples of this pattern run considerably large in both waist and length. This particular specimen, however, represents a golden size—the exception that proves the rule. The suspender buttons remain intact and complete, making it accessible to a broad range of builds.
The piece bears the expected patina of wear: minor soiling and fading throughout. There are no significant structural defects that would impair wearing.
An enduring classic of British military engineering.
So thoroughly realized that contemporary brands continue to reference it in their own development, this is an original worth pursuing if authenticity matters to you.
【Size Details】
Size marked: 4 (R.SMALL)
Waist: 76cm
Rise: 39cm
Inseam: 79cm
Thigh width: 32.5cm
Hem width: 21cm
※ Slight variations in measurement are to be expected.
【Condition】
USED
※ Evidence of wear, fading, and natural fabric marking present.
【Fit Reference】
Model: 165cm, 50kg
【Returns and Exchanges】
Due to the nature of vintage goods, returns and exchanges cannot be accepted.
Please review all details carefully before purchase and contact us with any questions or concerns.
Damage and wear consistent with age are not considered defects and are not eligible for return.
Color variations between photographs and the actual item may occur and are not grounds for return.
Sizing concerns or differences from expectation are the responsibility of the purchaser and are not returnable.
We ask that only those willing to embrace vintage in its truest sense proceed with purchase.
【Inquiry Code】
B0224