British ECW Clothing
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Scotts Guards 1982
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https://www.nam.ac.uk/explore/british-army-and-falklands-war
History
http://dpm-soldier.pl/ochrona_balistyczna/index.html
Nomenclature
MAN'S COLD WEATHER PARKA (1968)
MAN'S COLD WEATHER PARKA (1984)
Nomenclature
MAN'S COLD WEATHER PARKA
History
Extreme Cold Weather (ECW) was developed to augment the 1968 pattern No8 Dress for those serving in Northern Europe . A DPM Parka NSN : 2408-98-121-8887 , using the same materials and a similar design as the 1968 pattern Smoke Combat . It was much longer , almost knee lenght , and was used during Falklands Campaign , and become known as the "Falklands Parka" instead of it's correct designation "Parka Man's (Cold Weather) 1968" .Features include: wired hood with integral quilted lining , drawstring neck and waist , attachments for rank slides on either shoulder , four bellow pockets in front , parachute flap to stop the parka riding up during strenuous activates , heavy duty duble zip and removable liner
In 1984 the design of the parka was changed , velcro adjusters at the cuff and larger buttons .This was designed "Parka Man's (Cold weather) 1984
For the Royal Marines, which had a responsibility for NATO's northern flank, a Smock, Windproof, Arctic and Trousers, Windproof, Arctic were introduced circa 1972. These were made in a lightweight, but wind-proof, DPM fabric and could be worn over quilted jacket and trousers in extreme cold conditions. The design of both smock and trousers differ radically from both the standard and para designs. The smock is long and loose-fitting, and incorporates a voluminous wired-rim hood, while the trousers have zips in the lower leg to allow them to be put on over boots.
In Conjunction with the Parka , two separate quilted liners were issued , with or without sleeves Quilted trousers were also issued as a supplemental lining for the "1968 Pattern Trousers Combat "
Also to supplement the ECW DPM Hat was issued . The 1968 Pattern hat was quilt lined had faux fur ear flaps that could be worn up or down , depending on temperature requirements .The later 1984 pattern issue hat was faux fur lined. In addition downfilled ECW DPM Mitts (Mittens Arctic MK1) were issued as liner , with single skin trigger fingers , and a waterproof single skin outer. In 1984 the MK2 was issued , the only differerence being that the filing in the "Inners" was syntetic. In the early 1990s MK3 was issued . The inner is faux fur lined , the palm was reinforced with anti-slip material .the outer is "Goretex"
Cold Weather Hat Cap (Size Large) / 8415-99-132-3736
Soldiers often replace the "Shirt KF" and later the "Shirt-GS" with the Norvegian Army Shirt (Norgie) which was 100% cotton tpwelling , and much warmer . It was olive green with a zipped polo neck and botton cuffs.
Gloves designated "Gloves , Urban Patrol" were issued to troops serving in Northern Ireland and become known as "Northern Ireland Gloves" . They were black leather with a light lining , padded knuckle area and an elasticated cuff at the wrist .
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Parka Man's (Cold Weather) 1968 /
Parka Man's (Cold Weather) 1984 - Size 170/96 / NSN : 8405-99-132-2531
Parka Man's (Cold Weather) 1984 - Size 170/104 / NSN : 8405-99-132-2532
Parka Man's (Cold Weather) 1984 - Size 180/104 / NSN : 8405-99-132-2535
Liner Combat Smock / Sleeveless
NSN : 8405-99-132-1980 / Size : 2
NSN : 8405-99-132-1981 / Size : 3
NSN : 8405-99-132-1982 / Size : 4
Liner Parka Mens (Cold Weather) Size 170/112 / NSN : 8405-99-132-2558
Liner Parka Mens (Cold Weather) Size 188/112 / NSN : 8405-99-132-2959
Liner Parka Mens (Cold Weather) Size 188/120 / NSN : 8405-99-132-2960
Liner Extreme Cold Weather Jacket - Size 170/100 / NSN : 8415-99-137-5028
Liner Extreme Cold Weather Jacket - Size 190/100 / NSN : 8415-99-137-5030
Liner Extreme Cold Weather Jacket - Size 190/124 / NSN : 8415-99-137-5032
Liner Extreme Cold Weather Trousers - Size 90/82 / NSN : 8415-99-137-5036
Liner Extreme Cold Weather Trousers - Size 90/94 / NSN : 8415-99-137-5037
Liner Extreme Cold Weather Trousers - Size 90/106 / NSN : 8415-99-137-5038
1968 Pattern Combat Smock Variants
Panzer nut said:
Hi Guys
NSN 8405-99-973-3931 to 3940 60 Pattern
NSN 8405-99-122-7329 to 7348 60 Pattern in DPM
NSN 8405-99-132-2027 to 2046 68 Pattern / Pattern trousers
NSN 8405-99-132-6079 to 6099 68 Pattern
NSN 8415-99-132-1821 to 1840 68 Pattern / / Pattern Smock
https://hmvf.co.uk/topic/14994-1968-pattern-combat-smock-variants/
Very recently I have picked up a couple of 68 pattern jackets but with interesting NSN numbers.
The standard NSN numbering system for the 'Smock Combat (1968 Pattern)' or 'Smock Mans Combat' is 8405 99 132 1821 for a size 1 smock up to 8405 99 132 1829 for a Size 9.
The two most recent acquisitions have the following numbers and descriptions:
8405 99 132 6086 'Smock Combat (1968 Pattern)' - a size 8
8405 99 132 6079 'Smock Combat' - a size 1
Both seem identical to the 68 pattern in every way except for the NSN numbers.
Does anyone have an idea as to what variant of the 68 pattern this may be? Is it, perhaps, specifically made and supplied to Ghurkas?
That lines up with some a few examples I have:
2027-2046 68 Pattern trousers
1821-1840 Standard 68 Pattern Smock
6079-6099 seems to be some modification for Gurkas as all of the examples I have seen have a size code letter G on the label ie G8 (Size8).
Judging by the comments above it may be some small Gurgha specific mod that is not easily identified. I am not sure it is size related as the Size G8 example I have is exactly the same size as the standard Size 8, as is the size 1 and G1.
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