Bd Trousers Fs

[Tony Smith]

Originally posted by horsa
Officer's sometimes removed one or both of the front patch pockets from their battledress trousers. This was especially true early during WWII while stationed in the UK while units were in training. They still prefered the smooth front as presented by the previous issues of service dress trousers.

In Aust service, and I believe British and possibly Canadian service too, Officers were paid an allowance to have Service Uniforms tailored, they weren't issued kit off the shelf. As the item was specifically made to the Officer's requirements (within certain limits), they would have chosen the style and position of pockets on the trousers when being made.