Description: Condition: Very Good Pre-Issued Condition This is an exceptional and rare find for collectors: an original 1970'S Era Pattern British Army Tropical Lightweight Jungle DPM Combat Shirt, in Excellent Pre-Issued near Mint Condition. This particular shirt is notable as the A/78 specification, representing one of the early issues of the tropical DPM shirt. Item Specifics: * Type: Combat Shirt / Field Shirt * Pattern: 1968 Pattern DPM (Disruptive Pattern Material) Woodland Camouflage * Service: British Army * Era: Vintage / Cold War (Circa 1968 - 1970s production) * Size: Size 1 (as marked on label) * NATO Size: 160 / 104 * Height: 160 cm (approx. 5'3" - 5'5") - Translates to a 'Short' fit * Chest: 104 cm (approx. 40" - 42") - Translates to a 'Large chest * Equivalent to a US Men's Large-Short. * Specification: A/78 Spec (First Issue Tropical DPM) * Manufacturer: James Smith & Co. (DERBY) * Material: Lightweight, durable cotton or polycotton blend, ideal for warm weather