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Reproduction of the standard issue HBT (herringbone twill) trousers in the darker od#7 issued to all US Army troops (and some Marines) during WWII. These appeared in 1943 and were the most common combat/ fatigue trouser for the remainder of the War.
Our HBT's are patterned directly from originals, and have a full seat and thigh to provide freedom of movement in training and combat. These were never intended to be dress or parade uniforms.
In the original WWII design, the HBT trousers had the pockets positioned at or just below the waistband. This how they were made until the April 1944 contract, when the QMC changed the specs and lowered them several inches. Few if any of those trousers would have made it to Europe in time for June 6th. So, our trousers have the higher D-day pockets.
For more information and photos of originals see the About HBT Uniforms page.
Fit: These are slightly looser fitting than BDU's.
Sizing/ Shrinkage: Our trouser waist sizes run one size larger than marked, just like most modern pants (they lie about how thin you are.) Levi's, Docker's, J. Crew, LL Bean, 5.11's, etc are the same way.
So, what size do I wear?
1. If you wear a "size 34" in Gap jeans, Docker's, etc, etc, then our 34 will work. (They measure 35.5 -36 actual).
2. However, suit pants and original WWII trousers do NOT lie. If you wear a 34 in originals, or your waist tape measure 34 inches, then you can wear our 32.
WARNING! Like all cotton pants (or shirts) the inseam will shrink when washed! Our inseams are accurate, 34" when new. Final shrinkage is 1.5-2 inches on the inseams. Do not hem them until after you have washed them!
WASHED OR ALTERED GARMENTS ARE NOT RETURNABLE.
100% cotton.
Imported.
Sizing/ Shrinkage: Our trousers are sized like modern pants- they lie to make you feel thinner. They run about one size larger than marked. Levi's, Docker's, and Wranglers are the same way.
So, what size do I wear?
1. If you base your size on Gap jeans, Docker's, etc, etc, and wear a 34 in those, then our 34 will work. (Our "34" measure 35.5 -36 actual).
2. However, if you are basing it on original trousers, suit pants, or a tape measure (which do not lie), then you can wear our 32.
3. The waist does not shrink appreciably when washed.
If you think I'm lying or trying to cover up a mistake, too bad so sad- I'm not. Get a tape measure and see what your waist really is. Or just measure your favorite pants and prove me right.
WARNING! They shrink! Like all cotton pants (or shirts) the inseam will shrink when washed! Our inseams are accurate, 34" when new. Final shrinkage is 1.5-2 inches on the inseams. Do not hem them until after you have washed them!
WASHED OR ALTERED GARMENTS ARE NOT RETURNABLE.
Thus, the actual waist measure on HBT Trousers is as follows: size +2".
Size 30 measure 32"
Size 32 measure 34"
Size 34 measure 36"
Size 36 measure 38"
Size 38 measure 40"
Size 40 measure 42"
Size 42 measure 44"
Size 44 measure 46"
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