New Reproduced US WWII HBT Coverall
New Reproduced US WWII HBT Coverall
New Reproduced US WWII HBT (Herringbone Twill) Coverall. Style of the "Suit, One Piece, HBT OD Special 1943"
The one piece coverall was part of the Army clothing inventory throughout the war. Originally issued only to mechanics and armor crews, the comfortable and inexpensive garment was later used by truck drivers, signal corps linemen, and also for general infantry use, especially the jungle version for troops in the Pacific. There were two main types issued to the Army before and during World War II.
- Suit, Working, One Piece, HBT 1938
- Suit, One Piece, HBT OD Special 1943
This style suit was altered with a new spec issued in April 1942.
Suit, One Piece, HBT OD Special M1943
Improvements in the design of one-piece HBT suits were discussed within the OQMG during 1942 and 1943. After a February 1943 conference at the Philadelphia Depot, the design emerged changed in many respects. Because of the complaints about burns from hot metal buttons, the placement of buttons was changed so no metal touched the wearer's skin. Other changes: provide a single breast pocket with a pencil slot, eliminate the button and buttonhole from the hip pocket, adding a rule pocket to the right leg, changing the leg closure to a small tab, and substituting a plain back for the bi-swing back.
The final design was called "Suit, One-Piece, HBT, OD7, Special" incorporating all the design improvements plus flaps to protect from gas infiltration (hence the "special" designation). The specification was PQD No. 92F, dated 23 May 1944. The color was the newer OD #7, the dark shade of late war items. This HBT worksuit was one of the most versatile clothing items of WWII, widely used in a variety of roles throught the American armed forces. The suit was used by mechanics, linemen and infantry personnel alike.
The top front left pocket comes with a flap and a button, absent on the right side, This is a unique characteristic of the third pattern suit. The wide cotton waist belt has an OD plastic buckle.
These have been REPRODUCED and may be a slightly different version then the original.
Great for reenactments or if you just want an something original with some history!
*** Please allow for 2 - 3 weeks shipping time, due to being ordered directly from manufacturer as per order. ***
100% Cotton
Available in Sizes; Med, Large, X-Large, 2X-Large
METRIC
| Size | Chest | Waist | Easy size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 85-92 cm | 71-78 cm | Small |
| 48 | 93-100 cm | 79-86 cm | Medium |
| 52 | 101-108 cm | 87-94 cm | Large |
| 56 | 109-116 cm | 95-102 cm | X-Large |
| 60 | 117-124 cm | 103-110 cm | 2X-Large |
IMPERIAL
| Size | Chest | Waist | Easy size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 33.5" - 36" | 28" 30.5" | Small |
| 48 | 36.5" - 39.5" | 31" - 34" | Medium |
| 52 | 40" - 42.5" | 34" - 37" | Large |
| 56 | 43" - 45.5" | 37.5" - 40" | X-Large |
| 60 | 46" - 49" | 40.5" - 43.5" | 2X-Large |
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