Genuine WWII Denison Smock?
Hi MarkinBelfast,
Previously posted the following in this same topic area;
Fundamental test is to obtain even a small piece of thread from the smock. Burn the thread, if it turns to ash (WWII vintage cotton or rayon) a good indicator. If it melts (Post-war synthetic fiber) not a good indicator. Check the underside of the top part (female) of any snap/button, the vast majority will be embossed (stamped from underside)"NEWEY PAT.201430-22", this being somewhat analogous to "PRESS THE DOT" on a lot of U.S. snaps. The zipper is stamped "MADE IN, the word DOT encircled, ENGLAND". Obviously the material of the smock should be heavy cotton, with a slight bleed-through of the exterior hand-printed camouflage pattern. In addition to the sewn label there is often a black ink printed stamp "W /|\ D with a three digit number below. If all these criteria are met there is a reasonable (not absolute) probability that the smock is righteous. Having collected Parachute Regiment at Arnhem militaria for over four decades, have the very good fortune to have three righteous smocks, 1/4 zip, half zip, full zip. If you have any other features you are concerned about I will certainly try to answer your questions.
Regards,
Jim
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