Re: Army Officer's Pinks

Posted by Tim Cook from ww-tn06.proxy.aol.com on June 21, 1998 at 20:30:20:

In Reply to: Army Officer's Pinks posted by Laurie Jensen on June 21, 1998 at 19:21:18:

: There have been a few recent posts that have mentioned Army Officer's Pinks (dress slacks circa WWII) as a good likeness for the LC pants. I've seen some frontal pictures of the pants, but I can't make out some important details, namely whether Army Pinks have double flap back pockets or if they have plain fronts or pleated fronts. I'd also like to know what fabric the pants are made from (I'm guessing wool). Can anyone help me out?

I have a pair of these and they are the perfect gray color. They are of a wool gaberdine weave just like riding breeches (jodhpurs) that can be had at tack shops. The legs are baggy and straight cut and the rear pockets both have flaps. The tag sewn on the right front pocket
reads TROUSERS, WOOL, ELASTIQUE, DRAB, OFFICER'S, M-1944. The material is thick and durable yet supple, comfortable,
and soft (not itchy.) However you will have to compete with the military collectors market for these. Surplus stores are a joke anymore,
otherwise you could find a pair there like years ago for almost nothing.
Expect to pay around $30-$50 if you can find them. I'm glad you live 2500 miles away because I got mine for free and they're in mint condition. (and they fit me. . . brag, brag) By the way, thanks for the plug and check the follow up.

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: : There have been a few recent posts that have mentioned Army Officer's Pinks (dress slacks circa WWII) as a good likeness for the LC pants.  I've seen some frontal pictures of the pants, but I can't make out some important details, namely whether Army Pinks have double flap back pockets or if they have plain fronts or pleated fronts.  I'd also like to know what fabric the pants are made from (I'm guessing wool).  Can anyone help me out?

: I have a pair of these and they are the perfect gray color.  They are of a wool gaberdine weave just like riding breeches (jodhpurs) that can be had at tack shops.  The legs are baggy and straight cut and the rear pockets both have flaps.  The tag sewn on the right front pocket 
: reads TROUSERS, WOOL, ELASTIQUE, DRAB, OFFICER'S, M-1944.  The material is thick and durable yet supple, comfortable,
: and soft (not itchy.)  However you will have to compete with the military collectors market for these.  Surplus stores are a joke anymore,
: otherwise you could find a pair there like years ago for almost nothing.
: Expect to pay around $30-$50 if you can find them.  I'm glad you live 2500 miles away because I got mine for free and they're in mint condition.  (and they fit me. . . brag, brag)  By the way, thanks for the plug and check the follow up.

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