Second World War British Army issue, leather jerkin ear British Army uniforms

British Army uniforms

The leather jerkin was designed to be worn over a soldier's uniform and was made from cowhide leather

showcasing its use and history

the final full year of German wartime ammunition production

enabling it to glide across frozen terrain where conventional stretchers would fail

Second World War British Army issue, leather jerkin ear British Army uniformsDuring the Second World War, the British Army issued a type of leather jerkin to its soldiers for use in cold and wet weather. The leather jerkin was designed to be worn over a soldier's uniform and was made from cowhide leather, which provided some degree of insulation and protection against the elements. The leather jerkin featured a buttoned front, It was sleeveless, allowing for greater freedom of movement and making it easier to wear over a