Rare 1977 Canadian DPM Windproof Trousers Peerless - 36x31 For Sale
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Rare 1977 Canadian DPM Windproof Trousers Peerless - 36x31: $290.00
Rare Canadian-made DPM windproof trousers by Peerless Garments Ltd. (Winnipeg), the Airborne Regiment smock maker, 1977. Close-woven cotton sateen in Canadian DPM, the brown-heavy navy-black variant of early Airborne smocks. Canada never adopted DPM for general issue; the Airborne trialed windproof trousers with its DPM smock. Drawstring waist, brass Lightning zip fly, slanted hip and thigh cargo pockets with button flaps, reinforced knees and seat, button-tab cuffs.Tagged size 7040.Actual measurements laid flat:Waist: 18" (~36" around)Inseam: 31"Condition: Excellent, appears unissued. Crisp sateen, rich print, all hardware present. Label is a repurposed Peerless "Trouser, Flying, Men's, Type IV" tag with nomenclature and date struck out in period ink, typical of non-standard production.Fit: Roomy straight leg, full seat, high rise. Compares to a modern 35x31 or 36x31.
