Denison 57 Para Smock Brush Stroke Camo Sparse Aero Zip SAS Aden Dhofar SBS R. M
Item History & Price
Authentic British airborne troops full zip Denison smock.J.Mandleburg & Co Manchester England Interesting first manufacture and issue of the repeating pattern smock.(Charley Brown zig-zag clearly visible on back).Light sand colour base, sparse two colour camo pattern.
SAS favourite Aden and Oman / Dhofar to name a few.Four front patch pockets, two internal plus rear poachers pockets.The original 1950s "Aero" brass zipper still present, small brass base slip missing (these are cl...ip on so not hard to replace).
All the teeth in good condition which is the most important thing.Small signs of operational use to collar and ribbed cuffs comensurate with age.There is no musty surplus store smell.
This was a personal piece of kit
It has been kept in good order, safe, clean dry storage.All original Aero brass zipper and all Newey fittings, plus buttons.Snap fastenings tested and working as they should.One snap head missing from left pocket flap pictured.
Tail removed as was common practice in service.Great colours and patina.Measures.
Approx.30" inches long.20" inches across shoulders.Measures 25" pit to pit (inches)Special thanks to Stu' author of the book Denison Collector Bunduki Books, for his personal time helping explain all the variations across these smocks i have listed.
SAS favourite Aden and Oman / Dhofar to name a few.Four front patch pockets, two internal plus rear poachers pockets.The original 1950s "Aero" brass zipper still present, small brass base slip missing (these are cl...ip on so not hard to replace).
All the teeth in good condition which is the most important thing.Small signs of operational use to collar and ribbed cuffs comensurate with age.There is no musty surplus store smell.
This was a personal piece of kit
It has been kept in good order, safe, clean dry storage.All original Aero brass zipper and all Newey fittings, plus buttons.Snap fastenings tested and working as they should.One snap head missing from left pocket flap pictured.
Tail removed as was common practice in service.Great colours and patina.Measures.
Approx.30" inches long.20" inches across shoulders.Measures 25" pit to pit (inches)Special thanks to Stu' author of the book Denison Collector Bunduki Books, for his personal time helping explain all the variations across these smocks i have listed.
