1940s–1950s | US Military | Wool Thermal Drawers – w24-36

Description:

Item: Original US military issued wool thermal trousers, constructed from a dense, tightly knit off-white wool designed for cold-weather layering. Featuring a traditional high rise, ribbed cuffs, and drawstring waistband, these were worn beneath uniforms in extreme conditions and built to provide warmth without bulk.

Era: 1940s–1950s

Brand: US Military

Condition: Good vintage condition with light toning, marks and small signs of use consistent with age. These are not flaws but honest traces of service life. The wool remains strong, supple, and fully wearable, with structure and integrity intact.

Provenance Note:
Military thermals like these were never fashion items. They were engineered for function, endurance, and survival in harsh environments. Pieces from this period are increasingly scarce because they were worn hard, washed repeatedly, and discarded when worn out. The fact this pair survives at all speaks to its quality. It represents the quiet backbone of military clothing, unseen but essential, and carries a depth of authenticity that modern reproductions simply cannot recreate.

Measurements:

Size on garment: N/A       

Waist: 24-36"

Inner leg: 32"

Outer Leg: 44"

Trouser cuff: 5"

Condition Notes:

Please be aware. All our true vintage items come with a story, and we cannot guarantee any item will be totally free of marks / damage but anything we think of note will be mentioned. Furthermore, a lot of vintage items gain character because of wear and tear. Buying a true vintage item is not the same as buying new and is not to be confused with second-hand clothing.

We have also tried to accurately depict each garment using a photography setup with over 90% true to life accuracy. 

We do not take photos of inside the garment.

Sizing Notes:

Please take the time to measure up yourself and match to the measurements noted, the way you want the item to fit. We are only a micro business and unable to cover the costs of returns.

Buying true vintage clothing:

When buying true vintage clothing, you are buying a piece of clothing as an investment. We believe most of our true vintage items will hold or increase in value in years to come. We hope you will cherish your purchase.

Returns:

We are a micro business and sadly cannot cover the cost of returns.

We accept refunds within 14 days of the item arriving with you if you are in the UK and 30 days for Europe and International.

This means the returns must be back with us within those 14 days in the UK and within 30 days for Europe and International items.

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