These British WWII Major KD Khaki Drill Officer Rank Slides are a well-made reproduction of British officer rank slides for the tropical Khaki Drill uniform. The set consists of two khaki shoulder slides featuring an embroidered Major rank badge, finished in a light sandy khaki shade suitable for KD shirts, bush jackets and tropical uniforms.
These rank slides are ideal for reenactment, living history, film work, museum displays or completing a British WWII officer’s tropical uniform impression. Their neutral khaki colour makes them suitable for portrayals linked to warm-weather service areas such as North Africa, the Mediterranean and other overseas theatres.
Product specifications
- Set of 2 rank slides
- Rank: Major
- Style: Khaki Drill / KD
- Colour: khaki / sand shade
- Embroidered rank insignia
- Suitable for British officer uniforms, reenactment and display
- Reproduction item
Subtle advice block
Pairs well with a British KD shirt, KD bush jacket, officer uniform, British webbing or other WWII British insignia for a complete tropical uniform display.
Historical Context
Khaki Drill, commonly abbreviated as KD, was widely worn by British and Commonwealth troops in warm climates. During the Second World War, this type of uniform became strongly associated with service in North Africa, the Mediterranean, the Middle East and tropical theatres. Officers often wore their rank insignia on shoulder straps or slides, keeping rank clearly visible while maintaining the practical, lightweight nature of the tropical uniform.
