WW2 British Airborne Denison Smock Size 5 Dated 1945 Canadian Officer Issued

The item is a World War II British Airborne Denison Smock, Size 5, dated 1945, with provenance indicating issue to a Canadian officer. The Denison Smock was a standard garment worn by British and Commonwealth airborne forces, including paratroopers and glider troops, from 1942 onwards. Constructed from heavyweight brushed cotton and printed in a distinctive hand-applied camouflage pattern, the smock features a half-length zip front, knitted wool cuffs, buttoned flaps, and tail straps designed to secure the garment during parachute jumps. The garment is marked with a 1945 date, signifying late-war manufacture, and a Size 5 designation, which typically fits individuals of average height. Evidence of Canadian issue is present, reflecting the contribution of Canadian airborne units in the conflict, particularly during actions in Northwest Europe. This smock illustrates the standard issue equipment of Allied airborne forces during the final phase of the Second World War.