The 1937 Battledress wool trousers are a classic component of the British Second World War uniform. These trousers feature the distinctive high waist and practical military cut that are so typical of early British battledress. Made from wool and finished with authentic details such as a front map pocket, shell dressing pocket, side pockets, metal dish buttons, belt loops, button fly, and ankle adjusters, this model is well suited for re-enactment, living history, display purposes, and collectors seeking a correct British WW2 appearance. The product page lists waist options from 30 to 54 inches.
Specifications
Material: wool
Model: British 1937 Pattern Battledress trousers
Details: front map pocket, shell dressing pocket, 2 side pockets, metal dish buttons, brace attachment buttons, button fly, ankle adjusters, belt loops
Available waist sizes: 30" to 54" waist
Subtle advice block
For a historically balanced presentation, these trousers pair particularly well with a 1937 Pattern Battledress blouse, British anklets, ammo boots, and period-correct webbing.
Historical Context
The British 1937 battledress was widely worn during the Second World War and was designed as a practical field uniform. Original 1937 Pattern trousers were known for their functional layout, including a map pocket on the left leg and a small shell dressing pocket on the right side. Those restrained, purposeful features are exactly why this model remains so popular with re-enactors and collectors of British WW2 equipment today.