Reenact-SA

Trousers;

British early WWII pattern Khaki Drill Trousers. This is the early pattern with no back pockets, two on-seam side pockets, and field dressing pocket on right front. Brass buttons as used on the earliest production of these trousers.

Shorts;
Either ; Khaki Drill Shorts, 1941 pattern. This pattern has the two front closure straps (not crossover straps), front FFD pocket, baggy and long.

or; Khaki Drill Shorts with Turn-Ups (Bombay Bloomers). This is the rare early WWII version of the KD shorts with long legs that button up to form shorts. They could be lowered to form high-water trousers in the evening for protection against cold or mosquitos.


Socks used with shorts;
British Indian Army Khaki Full Hose. WPG found a warehouse bulging with original khaki wool full hose made for the old Indian Army.

Shirts;
AERTEX Desert Shirts or Cotton Aussie manufactured early WW2 shirt.



Note -No bush jackets, no king gees, no mid war trousers unless you are doing New Guinea impressions, then use Mid-War Tropical BD Trousers. Introduced around 1943, these trousers were worn throughout much of the Mediterranean campaign and in Southeast Asia. They are easily identified by the pleated leg pocket and lack of belt loops.


Boots-
Should be WW1 pattern from Lawrence or Warwicks in Melbourne.


Webbing and Equipment
NO E TOOLS. And make sure the webbing is not a mix of blancoed and unblancoed and try to match the manufacturer ie British or Canadian.
Water bottle with open web carrier, Bayonet Frog (Indian pattern)