WW2 Canadian Army Battledress Jacket and Trousers

The WW2 Canadian Army Battledress Jacket and Trousers represent the standard-issue uniform adopted by Canadian forces during the Second World War. Introduced in 1939, the battledress consists of a short wool serge jacket featuring pleated breast pockets, exposed button front, and epaulettes. The matching high-waisted trousers are designed with a reinforced seat and map pocket on the left thigh. Both components are constructed from durable khaki wool serge, intended to provide warmth and practicality in diverse operational environments. The battledress was worn by all branches of the Canadian Army, both in training and in combat, and was largely based on the British 1937 Pattern, with certain distinctive Canadian modifications. The jacket and trousers are typically marked with manufacturer’s stamps, date, and military acceptance marks. This uniform set reflects the standard Canadian military dress of the era and remained in use until the introduction of updated clothing patterns in the postwar period.