Faded Labels

[qochoc]

I have what I believe to be a 2nd pattern WWII British airborne smock. Cuffs have been added and the ape tail cut off The label is too faded to read. Is there a way to bring out the writing on the label or would a black light help?






jim

[jelle]

It is a 1st pattern smock so dated 1942 or 1943.

[JEROEN1944]

Hmmm, i dont like the cufs and collar. Could be the light, natural daylight might help.

[jelle]

Cuffs have been replaced,the originals probably eaten by moth.Inside of the collar seems okay.It looks to be a size 3.Even with its faults I like these smaller sizes.Sure goes great with the 1942 beret you have or has it been sold?

[JEROEN1944]

Whitout better pictures its hard to tell.

[lnijherald]

It's an odd one and it shows a number of details that are unusual like the width of the monkey tail. I'd love to see some better pictures; at this point I'm not convinced it is an original smock.

Luc

[qochoc]

Cuffs have been replaced,the originals probably eaten by moth.Inside of the collar seems okay.It looks to be a size 3.Even with its faults I like these smaller sizes.Sure goes great with the 1942 beret you have or has it been sold?

Yes I still have the 1942 beret. I had an a deal for 2500 GBP, but the guy disappeared?

I will post some better pictures. My original question was if there was a way to see what was printed on a faded label so I was not focusing on the picts of the smock. I'm sure the cuffs have been replaced.

Jim

[jelle]

Yes I still have the 1942 beret. I had an a deal for 2500 GBP, but the guy disappeared?

Jim

He probably came to his senses,allthough rare 2500 gpb is a bit out there.

Please post some more pics of the Denison,I would be surprised if it would turn out to be a repro.

regards Johan