Original British WWII Parachute Regiment Airborne Troops Major’s 2nd Pattern Denison Smock with Jump Wings & Jack Knife on Rope - Dated 1945 Japanese Holsters The brass chinscales are similar

The brass chinscales are similar to the Prussian officer types

red and navy blue "diced" checkerboard around the bottom band

The breeches are in similar shape with gilt buttons and the same patina as the jacket

and a "D" hand guard enclosing the knurled  hand grip

had been the most adept at using the poster as a successful recruiting tool

Original British WWII Parachute Regiment Airborne Troops Major’s 2nd Pattern Denison Smock with Jump Wings & Jack Knife on Rope - Dated 1945 Japanese Holsters The brass chinscales are similarOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a service worn example of a genuine 2nd Pattern Denison Smock, offered in heavily worn, field used condition. It is in the original configuration with a functional half front zipper (most were converted to full zip fronts) making this a rare find. It features brass buttons and a "monkey tail", but one of the buttons is missing on the front 6 pack. It is faintly broad arrow stamped and retains a complete tag,