Original British Army 1949 Pattern Battle Dress uniform comprising blouse and trousers, dated 1961, complete with Royal Artillery insignia and period formation patches.
A correct post-war khaki wool serge set retaining strong colour and sharp tailoring, with all insignia in place.
Uniform Details
Pattern: 1949 Pattern Battle DressDate: 1961Manufacturer: Clifford Williams & Son LtdSize: 12
Height: 5’9” – 5’10”
Waist: 35”–36”
Seat: 41”–42”
Leg Seam: 32½”
Insignia & Identification
Royal Artillery shoulder title
Officer rank insignia (three pips – Captain)
49th (West Riding) Division formation sign (red diamond with Yorkshire rose)
This indicates a Royal Artillery officer serving under Northern Command in the early 1960s, likely Territorial Army service.
Blouse Features
Two buttoned chest pockets
Waist belt with buckle
Original buttons throughout
All insignia securely stitched
Correct period wool serge construction
Trousers Features
High-waisted Battle Dress cut
Button fly
Large map pocket
Rear buttoned pocket
Clear internal contract label dated 1961
Condition
Overall very good vintage condition.
Wool remains structurally strong
Insignia bright and intact
Some minor service wear consistent with age
Scattered small moth nibbles (no structural weakness)
Please review photographs carefully for exact condition.
A complete, named-pattern post-war Royal Artillery officer’s Battle Dress set with desirable divisional and command insignia. Increasingly difficult to find as a matched blouse and trousers set.
Ideal for British military collectors, Royal Artillery specialists, or Cold War-era uniform displays.
