British / Commonwealth WWI Mounted Soldier's Issue Breeches Lot

British / Commonwealth WWI Mounted Soldier's Issue Breeches Lot

Includes two pair of the enlisted issue khaki wool breeches 'Pantaloons, Service Dress'  prescribed in regulations for all soldiers not on foot or in a kilted regiment.  First example is of khaki Bedford cloth, as originally prescribed when these were introduced in 1902, with the leather interior leg facings that were discontinued in 1907 and then resumed in 1914.  These have a mixture of replacement buttons, but appear to have always been set up for single point suspender brace attachment rather than the doubled arrangement that was adopted in 1915.  Example remains in very nice condition with just a few inconspicuous holes.  Interior waistband lining has an inked name.

Second example is of khaki wool cloth with self-fabric reinforced seat, cuffs with an interesting fabric billet and vest buckle attachment system.  Interior has natural cotton pocket and waistband lining with faint stamped markings.  These also appear to always have been set up for single brace buttons.  With the exception of one riveted replacement, all zinc utility buttons are retained. 

$150 - $250