Designed to hide the shape of clothing and equipment at close range, but also managed to hide any attempt to make the clothing look tidy by pressing it. Size Helper There was another design of Trousers, combat, windproof, different from the Arctic design though made in an apparently identical lightweight cotton fabric. A similar splinter pattern was also used on early lightweight windproof smocks, trousers and jump suits used by the special forces of the day, including SAS and SOE, and still in use as late as the 1970s. The Denison smock had been introduced around 1940 and revised from time to time until the last versions were made around 1972. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. The Smock, Windproof, DPM'(or, DPM Windproof Smock) was issued alongside the standard DPMCombat Jackets by the British Army. (Would-be collectors of 1966 Pattern should take great care when offered either smock or trousers as 1966 Pattern. Wrist fastenings were also of the Velcro type, and the smock featured a wired hood and four roomy bellows pockets, two on the chest and two on the hips, with large buttons for ease of fastening while wearing gloves or mittens. It is sometimes incorrectly referred to as the "SAS Windproof". Continue to Shop Both smocks were in fact identical in cut and design (not the trousers though) and included one inside chest pocket (on the left) plus the large poachers pocket at the inner-rear, although the initial issues of the arctic . Log in and write a review. DPM Arctic Smock Johnny Prep Bushcraft 460 subscribers Subscribe 3.4K views 3 years ago A look at a great jacket I use for bushcraft and hunting. Note: The smock in the photos is an unissued one. The camouflage pattern of the "SAS Windproof" was used as the basis of the post World War II Belgian Paratrooper Smock with very similar overtrousers. We won't pick. Introduced in the mid-1970s, this replaced the wartime-style splinter pattern windproofs in use by the SAS and SBS and the 1963 Pattern smock (see above). The purpose of the review should be to advise your fellow consumers so that they may make an informed decision. It also has a rank tab in the centre front and back. Some might have the sleeve velcro patches, some not. British Dpm Smock - Etsy The Original issue SAS and Royal Marine Windproof Smock. The current issue Windproof Smock is in the latest MTP camouflage design. (LogOut/ Dpm Sas Smock for sale | eBay HAPPY FEET PODIATRY - 57 Reviews - Yelp DPM Arctic Windproof Smock - Tales from the Supply Depot Designed for soldiers, our models are very appreciated for their practicality. 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Both items were screen printed with colour-fast pigments in a bold splinter design, with colours similar to that of the Denison. Although this initially used extant stocks, 1960 Pattern Trousers, combat, were still being made well after 1968, and it seems likely that their use continued after that date because both Royal Marines and The Parachute Regiment wanted to dress a little differently from the common herd. We have a shop and mail order operation. The same tape is applied to all the exterior buttons on the smock. There was no fitted hood, though a Hood, cold weather, combat could be fitted to the central hood button and the two epaulette buttons. DPM camouflage smock and hood in heavy cotton. Comment this or discuss with other Varusteleka regular users. Try our converter: First select a product from the menu above, fill in your email address and subscribe. Certain items of military clothing get a cache about them that makes them very popular with serving soldiers, this is especially true if they are items of clothing only issued to specialist units, or they give the impression the wearer is an old hand. Cuffs close with press studs and the rest with 'lift the dot' fasteners as do the bellows mag-sized chest pockets and lower grenade pockets that also have elastic like the old '60 pattern jackets. Private. NEW SAS DPM CAMMO ARCTIC SMOCK GENUINE ISSUE [22006] Business. Again drawcords at the hood, internally at the waist and on the bottom hem. 0 bids. British Forces Arctic Parka-DPM. Los descuentos se aplican en la pantalla de pago Description Delivery Charges Size Chart Genuine issue. Add To Compare. View Privacy Notice. Silvermans Limited. SAS/Royal Marine Arctic Windproof Smock DPM. IN ACCORDANCE WITH The parka was designed to be worn over the combat suit as an extra layer in extreme cold weather. Luxury! The ARRSEPedia is the British Army encyclopedia that anyone can edit. British CS95 Windproof Smock, Desert DPM, surplus Price 34.99 USD excluding sales tax Shipping starting at 12.99 USD Free 100 day returns Free shipping for orders over 200 USD One of the best field jackets ever made, the British Windproof Smock is famous for its versatility and thoroughly great design.