Sgt_Rock_EasyCo Posted August 6, 2015 Share #1 Posted August 6, 2015 Got these today from a local thrift shop. They're in NOS condition however I'm confused about whether they are repro's.They have what looks like original tags and what looks like cutter tags but then on the ankle, there is a piece of velcro tokeep them together. Help appreciated. Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfixer Posted August 6, 2015 Share #2 Posted August 6, 2015 Not an expert at all when it comes to womens issue gear...but it looks good...I wouldn't think a repop as not a high demand for this item...and being found in a thrift shop is a good thing versus on line or military swap meet.. cutter tags are nice and look period, and I think 18R is a good size for the modern woman But the Velcro confuses me a tad...a quick shows Velcro invented in 48 and more mainstream by late 50s..not elastic at ankles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt_Rock_EasyCo Posted August 6, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted August 6, 2015 So let's assume they're original. I compared the stitching to my What Price Glory M43's (Male). The female M43's are stitched way differently. The buttons are stitched differently and the material has much more sheen than repro uniforms. How much longer after WWII would female troops wear a set of M43 trousers? Did they modify them with velcro in the late 40's-50's, or even beyond?Here's the ankles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted August 6, 2015 Share #4 Posted August 6, 2015 I am not 100% sure on this one so I won't take a guess. I recommend posting this in the women's section. You will get more hits in that section. Would you like for me to move this to the women's section for you? ...Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt_Rock_EasyCo Posted August 6, 2015 Author Share #5 Posted August 6, 2015 That'd be great, thanks, Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted August 6, 2015 Share #6 Posted August 6, 2015 I moved it for you. As I said, I am not 100% sure so I won't take a guess and tell you wrong. Some things look good to me while other things look wrong. There are others on here who know a lot more than me when it comes to women's items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt_Rock_EasyCo Posted August 6, 2015 Author Share #7 Posted August 6, 2015 Thank you, I'm leaning towards original. TBA. Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memphis_belle Posted August 22, 2015 Share #8 Posted August 22, 2015 The trousers appear to be WWII period + they are in rare, larger size. The questions is who, when and why added the velcro. There should be an elastic band attached at ankles (1st pattern) or nothing at all (2nd pattern). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt_Rock_EasyCo Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share #9 Posted August 25, 2015 Good question as to why the velcro was added. If you know anyone interested in them I enjoy trades. Rocky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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