PQD42C P43 TWILL

ARMY HBT trousers, the specifications of this pair of HBT trousers were finalized in 1943, so they are generally called P43 (Pattern 1943). The most common P43 uses HBT herringbone fabric. Today we are going to discuss a special version, which is the P.Q.D.No.42C trousers Twill (twill cloth version). In September 1943, representatives of relevant planning departments conducted a field test in Florida, comparing Poplin (poplin), Byrd cloth (Bird cloth), Herringbone twill (herringbone cloth) and Twill (twill cloth) for combat uniforms in tropical areas. And finally confirmed the finalized fabric selection.

The above historical records confirm that the selection of fabrics for tropical uniforms at that time went through a period of experimentation and testing. During this period, these fabrics were tried, so this pair of P.O.D.No.42C trousers in Twil (twill) appeared. The storage number of this twill version of P43 trousers is 55-T-62334-33, the purchase order number is 3656, and the contract was signed on November 2, 1943. The specification of the trousers is P.Q.D.No.42C, and the specification was promulgated on March 10, 1943. A gas flap was also added to the placket.

P43 There are two types of square pockets on trousers. The early version was issued on March 10, 1943. The pocket is closer to the waistline, and the visible distance is generally 6-9cm. In the later version, the distance between the pocket and the waistline is changed to 14-16cm, which is equivalent to the pocket moving down. This version was issued on April 1, 1944. According to the specifications, this is the 43 specification. The pocket of the original product is obviously closer to the waistline.