This 1940’s British Army Denim Overhead Mountain Smock by Kay Canvas is a strong reproduction of the classic British overhead smock from the early war years. It is made in heavy denim with the correct coarse weave, showing the characteristic green and white fleck in the fabric, while the inside has a lighter off-white tone. Designed to be worn over battledress, it has the roomy and practical fit that makes original period field garments so distinctive.
The smock features an overhead pullover design, four front button pockets, a fixed hood with drawstring, cotton hem drawstring, double-layered shoulders and elbows, button-adjustable cuffs, and a white cotton label. This makes it not only a striking item for an early British impression, but also a practical garment for re-enactment, living history, or display use.
Specifications
Material: heavy denim fabric with coarse weave
Colour: green with light flecked effect, off-white inner face
Style: overhead smock / pullover design
Pockets: 4 front button pockets
Hood: fixed hood with drawstring
Extra details: double-layered shoulders, double-layered elbows, adjustable cuffs, cotton hem drawstring, white cotton label
Fit: intended to be worn over British Army Battle Dress; if worn only over a jumper, the next size down may be more suitable
Sizing
Size 1 / Small: to fit 38 inch chest / approx. 96.5 cm, pit to pit 22 inch / approx. 55.9 cm, back length 28 inch / approx. 71.1 cm
Size 2 / Medium: to fit 40 inch chest / approx. 101.6 cm, pit to pit 24 inch / approx. 61.0 cm, back length 29 inch / approx. 73.7 cm
Size 3 / Large: to fit 42 inch chest / approx. 106.7 cm, pit to pit 26 inch / approx. 66.0 cm, back length 30 inch / approx. 76.2 cm
Size 4 / X-Large: to fit 44 inch chest / approx. 111.8 cm, pit to pit 28 inch / approx. 71.1 cm, back length 31 inch / approx. 78.7 cm
Size 5 / XX-Large: to fit 46 inch chest / approx. 116.8 cm, pit to pit 30 inch / approx. 76.2 cm, back length 31 inch / approx. 78.7 cm
Size 6 / XXX-Large: to fit 48 inch chest / approx. 121.9 cm, pit to pit 32 inch / approx. 81.3 cm, back length 32 inch / approx. 81.3 cm
Subtle advice block
For a convincing early-war British impression, this smock pairs very well with denim battledress trousers, wool gloves, and a cap comforter or other suitable field headwear. That combination creates a balanced mountain, training, or fieldwear look without overloading the impression.
Historische Context
This type of British overhead smock was produced in several fabrics and colour variations during the Second World War. According to the Kay Canvas product description, this version represents an early-war heavy denim model, related in style to other British denim garments such as denim battledress and the sleeveless airborne over smock. The generous cut was intended to allow the smock to be worn over the standard uniform layer for added field utility.
