There are many many variations and derivatives of the Denison smock. A huge number of countries, particularly from the commonwealth or those who wore the Denison during the war, would take the basic pattern and create their own iterations. The French and their Tap47 series, the Canadian nylon smock, the South Africans, Rhodesians, the list goes on. This is an absolutely mint condition example of an Australian "Coat Parachute Jumping" from the Vietnam period.
That this is based on a denison is fairly clear. The same long bodied, four pocket design, a tail that was designed to attach under the crotch, waist and cuff adjusters, all found on its older brother. But there are a couple of notable differences. The first was the inclusion of the full zip, something the British would also incorporate in their 59 pattern series. The second is the OD green colour.
This example, made in the Commonwealth Government Clothing Factoy (CGCF) in Melbourne, Victoria is dated 1965. I'm not certain how much action these would see in Vietnam with the Australian's serving there. Given the warm climate it's unlikely they would be standard issue, but I'm sure a few would find their way there.
Condition
Mint condition and perfect, unissued. There are still tailors marks on the inside! There is a tiny moth hole in the collar and a few light storage marks, but otherwise perfect.
Size
- Tagged a size 4
- Fits a modern large
- Pit to pit 24"
- Shoulder to shoulder 21"
- Shoulder to cuff 24"
- Collar to hem 32"