For Sale: 1945 Tanker Oversuit

[Neil Ashley]

Thats a difficult one. Probably more likely to be a Denison but we will never know.

Here is a post-war picture. Note the Denim Tank Suit still in service.

[Ed Storey]

Great photograph Neil, it shows all three garments in use, Denim, regular Tank Suit and the Camouflaged version. Both the denim and regular tank suits were manufactured post-WWII.

[horsa]

I'm thinking the B&W shot has the guy in question wearing a Denison smock. He appears to have a holster on the right hip which would be a bit more awkward in a heavier tank suit since it looks to be pretty conformed to his side.

[Robert Bergeron]

Well,

I see a nice Canadian Ford Lynx with a 1919A4 flexible mounted up front and a lot of idle Germans sitting on it !

It certainly could be a Dennison smock David. Is the soldier wearing the Dennison wearing a black beret wich would be indicative of an armored Regt ?

If he is , then it could very well be the tanker suit because i do not think an armored person would wear an airborne piece of kit.

Just my two cents, no offense meant too anyone.

Robert

[Ed Storey]

During WWII Denison Smocks were used by more then just the Airborne, some units were issued them as winter clothing while others were obtained by enterprising Officers who could get an example. Even General Montgomery wore one.

A further example are snipers, who were issued one as part of their clothing.

[Bob Carriere]

Lots of important historical information but now the seller is P.O. and removed the suit.

I was under the impression that "Sellers" were allowed to ask what they want for what they sell...... and buyers are not obliged to buy at any price???

Would it not be nice if some one reversed engineered the suit and created patterns for larger sizes and/or even produce repro for the market like What Price Glory..... www.whatpriceglory.com/

Bob C

[Jim Burrill]

I worked with Jerry Lee at WPG to make up the denim AFV crewsuit for my 15th Recce lads. Jerry didn't see a market for them so he connected me with his source in India. Allowing we couldn't get real denim, the best we could do was dyed cotton twill of the right weight and color.

Our unit had some 26 sets of AFV coveralls made up for those that committed for them. Cost ended up being US $110 each postage paid from India.

I later sent over a Size 4 tan Pixie suit. But then I heard that a guy in Poland was already selling Pixies (and Denim AFV suits - real denim!!) and I let the project lapse. The tailor changed his policy and instead of all made to measure, he wanted a set number of sizes - 25 suits, and I didn't have the interest from my lads. Most all the armour owners in the club had already scored real Pixies over the years. I paid 150 for my unissued Size 6! (grin!!)

The Pixie would be more realistic to get an accurate replica made, with the tan fabric and Newell snaps and such available,

If there is enough interest, I could reach out ot the tailor and see if he is game. He still has my pattern suit.