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Vintage 1930s French linen M38 dispatch rider overalls - WW2 military trousers - 37” x 28”

Vintage 1930s French linen M38 dispatch rider overalls - WW2 military trousers - 37” x 28”

Regular price £450.00 GBP
Regular price Sale price £450.00 GBP
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A pair of thick linen French army M38 overall trousers, dating from the 1930s. Noted flaws - patchy, uneven colour throughout, machine repair at the base of the fly, missing the buckle tab at the lower right leg, which has left a vertical frayed hole, various ingrained marks throughout, wear and fraying at the ankle cuffs, the fly buttons have been restitched at some point - please see photos. Beaustiful texture, rarely-seen linen example of a sought-after model of French WW2 dispatch rider overalls, faint stamp inside the back waistband, straight-through pockets at each side, all original buttons are intact, double lined at the inner knees, button fly with two patch pockets, non-removable belt, straps at the ankles, wide leg, thick, supple, heavyweight linen, great style, collectible original WW2 overalls, suitable for everyone.

The matching linen overcoat is also available in my shop.

Measurements taken lying flat -

Waist - 18.5” (37” doubled)
Rise - 13”
Hips - 23” (46” doubled)
Inside leg - 28”
Leg opening at hem - 10”

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I gladly send items worldwide, unfortunately, for the time being, I’m unable to send items to Europe due to GPSR regulations.

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European Postage

For the time being, I’m unable to send items to Europe due to GPSR regulations. I’m working on returning to selling to Europe as soon as possible!

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