Original 1940 Pattern Battledress Tunic and Trousers, Size 18, South Wales Borderers Gallantry and Long Service An original World War One

An original World War One medal grouping comprising British War Medal

David Miller was born in Belfast

but still fastens

where he was entitled to a North West Frontier clasp

chocolate shirt

Original 1940 Pattern Battledress Tunic and Trousers, Size 18, South Wales Borderers Gallantry and Long Service An original World War OneA lovely and rarely seen set of Battledress tunic and trousers, in an enormous size 18. Tunic The tunic is marked size 18 inside the pocket flap, representing a sizing of 6ft 1 height, 43 44" chest and 38 39" waist. The label clearly confirms this is 1940 Pattern, being dated 1943. There are signs of period tailors alterations at the collar, which has been resewn to incorporate lapels, as Officer's worn the 40 pattern with the collar open and a shirt