My DPM,MTP collection

Some more stuff,thanks Paul!

Glad they got there safe and sound!!!
and looking really great with the insignia too!!!

Thanks, Paul they are very cool:D .Just had to remove the paddings, they are too heavy when you wear the shirt.I like this first UBACS version more, I don't know why.

Found this very cool like-new MTP smock combat windproof.I like the old arctic smock cut
with the modern camo.I'm just curious why the didn't used the newer slotted buttons....
I'm also not sure if the Royal army has patch placing rules, the ones on the jacket look a bit strange placed...

Slotted buttons are a have, that's why the manufacturer of this has stayed with normal buttons. All slotted buttons do are droop and give a real poor form of closure. The best way to use slotted buttons is for a horizontal mounting method which most manufacturers don't seem to do. A snagged button whether its slotted or traditional will come off the same.

Thanks for the info.Just thought they switched totally to slotted buttons since the CS95.

We have the slotted buttons on our MCU and they suck!! The label doesn't show a manufacturer that I can see. The traditional manufacturer of these style of smock always made a god product, and Id say they don't ate the slotted either.

My lad has been issued with a smock with these buttons and a couple with slotted buttons (the earlier type is better made. The location of the TRF and Flag seem ok to me. The EOD Search Team Qualification badge would be worn on the cuff with other uniforms but on a smock it makes sense to be here, sort of like a blue light on an emergency vehicle, tells people not to get in his way and let him get on with his job. Makes perfect sense to have it where it can be seen, although that is speculation on my part.

Thanks for your thoughts James.I just was wondering because the patches are sown over the small pocket...But its maybe just because I wouldn't have placed them in this way.

Union flag is sewn on by the supplier and this is now common although it should be higher up.  The other two badges TRF and qualification are both sewn on by the soldier or unit tailor and again the TRF placement is farily common.

Thanks again for your info.I tested the smock during rainy,windy weather today.And I'm impressed, lightweight and super water repellant and no stupid mesh liner which gets caught by the velcro all the time.I prefer it now over the more bulky MTP PCS smock.

Found this nice MTP Parachutists Smock:









Ripstop DPM arctic smock with modified cuffs:

More nice Brit stuff Alex... you do like your "ripstop" don't you!!!

Well the ripstop arctic smock is super comfy.And the modified cuffs are also very nice.
But I love every Brit' piece in my collection!Especially the P68 smocks I got from you.

And soon you'll have the combat trousers to match!!

Thanks to Paul I now need an own wardrobe just for my DPM stuff:

Awesome cool Cold weather DPM Parka, it's like a tent :









Very cool P68 pants:

DDPM FR windproof smock:

Nice Flame Retardant smock Alex used by Air crew AFV crew and some SF too IIRR!!!!!

Thanks Paul!I like the smock, the fabric is very comfy/smooth.
I couldn't resist-7Euros.

New finds:





This one is huge:

My first MTP backpack, cool piece:

Nice DPM kollection myle!

Especially the S95 pattern. He he he.

Thanks, yep I'm quite happy with the British stuff I have.

mylle wrote:Some more stuff,thanks Paul!

Very nice collection you have there.
Would you be kind enough to post a close up picture of the ISAF badge please.
Dave

Thanks, and here they are: