Lot 170

British WWI Mounted Soldier's Issue Breeches

Opening: $100

Enlisted issue khaki wool breeches 'Pantaloons, Service Dress' have waist with doubled pairs of suspender buttons as was introduced in 1915, interior thighs with leather facing reinforcements, and olive green cotton drill sections at the end of each leg as was introduced in early 1918.  Interior has drab white cotton waistband and pockets, with BroadArrow issue stamp.  Leather is stained, and there is one large eraser size hole on the inseam but overall very nice condition.  These were prescribed in regulations for all soldiers not on foot or in a kilted regiment.  $200 - $300

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Memorabilia