This is an original British Army Denim Battledress Blouse and trousers dated 1952 and 1953 in a size No. 8 both the jacket and trousers.Introduced at the beginning of the Second World War as a replacement for the earlier fatigues issued in the Great War and inter-war periods, the design closely followed the serge Battledress introduced in 1940 but was made from denim and had removable buttons. This is a second pattern or 'austerity' version which does not feature the pleated pockets of the first pattern jacket.The jacket and trousers are made from the standard denim material and features pockets to the chest and trousers as shown. It features various coloured revolving shank buttons which are held on with period split rings to the reverse whilst the waist fastens with a roll type buckle.Inside the jacket the original label is still present and is still legible. The 1952 date is towards the bottom of the label as is the War Department broad arrow marking and various details relating to sizes. The makers name “John Peck & Co LTD. Which is present. The trousers are made by ALFRED POLIKOFF WALES LTD.The jacket is designed to fit a 39” to 41” chest and when laid flat the jacket measures -The trousers are made to fit a 35-36” waist as shown in the label.The jacket and trousers are in good condition as can be seen in the pictures. It has very minor wear. Overall they are both a very wearable or displayable set. Please see photos for condition.A nice original example of a Denim Blouse and trousers set in good wearable condition.This is a vintage item which is 'sold as seen'