Canadian Para Smock
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The Canadian Parachutist Smock was issued to the Canadian Airborne Regiment from 1975 until the regiment was disbanded in 1995 and to all units of 1 SSF Brigade including the 1st Battalion of The Royal Canadian Regiment based in London, Ontario. Made of 'Reverse DPM' camouflage, it is very similar to the British issue para smock but with more features. It replaced the Denison smock
in the 1950s but the first issue post war para smock was olive green until the arrival of DPM in 1975.
Denison smock
The Denison smock was a coverall jacket issued to Special Operations Executive agents, the Parachute Regiment, the Glider Pilot Regiment, Air Landing Regiments, and other Commonwealth airborne units, to wear over their Battle Dress uniform during the Second World War.The smock was initially worn...
in the 1950s but the first issue post war para smock was olive green until the arrival of DPM in 1975.
See also
- DPM Parachute Smock Replacement of Denison Smock for British Army.
- Smock Windproof DPMSmock Windproof DPMThe Smock, Windproof, DPM was issued alongside the standard DPM Combat Jackets by the British Army. The Special Air Service Regiment was the first unit to adopt its own design of DPM Windproof Smock which it wore in preference to the 68 Pattern and later combat jackets...
- New Zealand DPM
- British Army UniformBritish Army UniformBritish Army uniform currently exists in several grades, which are worn depending on the requirements of a unit or individual, ranging from ceremonial uniforms to combat dress.-History:...