1952 British Army Denim Blouse Jacket: Olive Green Herringbone Workwear (No. 7)

British Army Jacket - 1952 Olive Herringbone Denim

An original 1952 British military denim blouse jacket in olive green, featuring classic post-war utility construction, a distinctive belted waist and authentic service-worn character.

Dating from the early 1950s, this British military issue jacket is a wonderful example of practical, hard-wearing clothing designed for everyday military use.

Constructed from substantial olive green cotton herringbone denim, the jacket features a structured collar, button-through front, shoulder epaulettes and two large chest pockets with buttoned flaps.

The adjustable waist belt with metal buckle creates the characteristic bloused silhouette associated with traditional military utility jackets, while the relatively short body length gives it a distinctive workwear appearance.

The fabric has developed an attractive faded patina through age and previous use, with variations in the olive green colouring that add to its authentic vintage character.

The original internal military issue label remains present, although faded, and records the garment's date as 1952.

A particularly interesting piece for collectors of original British military clothing, vintage workwear and heritage garments.

The jacket also lends itself beautifully to contemporary styling, pairing naturally with denim, work trousers and traditional utility clothing.

Details

• Origin: British military issue
• Date: 1952, according to original internal label
• Era: Early 1950s
• Garment: Military denim blouse jacket
• Colour: Faded olive green
• Fabric: Cotton herringbone denim
• Structured military collar
• Button-through front fastening
• Military-style buttons
• Shoulder epaulettes
• Two chest pockets with buttoned flaps
• Adjustable waist belt with metal buckle
• Short, structured military silhouette
• Original faded internal issue label
• Labelled size: No. 7 / 36" breast
• Authentic service-worn vintage condition

Measurements

Chest: 38"
Waistband: 32"
Length: 22"
Shoulder to shoulder: 16"
Inside sleeve to cuff: 15"
Inside sleeve including cuff: 18"

Original labelled size: No. 7 / 36" breast.

Please compare these measurements with a similar jacket that fits comfortably.

The waistband is relatively fitted, so please pay particular attention to this measurement when assessing fit.

Condition

Good original vintage condition for a military garment dating from 1952.

The jacket displays genuine signs of previous use, including fading, natural wear and age-related variations in the olive green fabric.

The original internal issue label is present but faded.

Please note: one chest pocket button is missing.

The garment retains its characteristic military silhouette and attractive service-worn appearance.

Please study all photographs carefully for the condition of the fabric, stitching, buttons, pockets, belt, buckle and original label.

Perfect For

British military clothing collectors, original 1950s workwear, vintage army uniforms, heritage clothing enthusiasts, military history collections, theatrical costume departments and collectors of authentic utilitarian garments.