USMC WW2 P-44 MONKEY PANTS

BRAND United States Marine Corps.

DESCRIPTION
Rare, cool, collectable and difficult to find in such a good size and condition, the P-44 trousers (also called Monkey Pants) are the most distinctive trousers used by the United States Marine Corps and one of the most iconic piece of military history.
The nickname Monkey Pants comes from their famous cargo pockets, which were designed to carry K-ration boxes and a camouflage poncho.

Great when ironed with a front crease line or loose and low on the waist with a chunky turn up. Killer with loafers as well as trainers.
Yes you got the message... they are cool as fuXXXck!

Details includes:
- Loose fitting.
- High rise.
- Reinforced buttons fly.
- HBT fabric.
- Three cargo pockets.
- Stencils on the inside waistband.
- Colour stencil spec on the waistband.
- USMC donuts buttons.
- Hem holes to apply a string.
- Waist holes for suspenders.
- Belt loops.

This specific trousers have also been featured in the book Rugged Style War Rome - WWII Era American Jackets From The Eternal City (published by Schiffer).

FABRIC Cotton Herringbone Twill (HBT).

YEAR 1940s.

CONDITION Stunning condition. When I bought these pants (in 2015) they were deadstock (unworn and rigid), so I've been the only one to wear them.
In ten years they got an amazing fade, patina and a couple of light marks.

SIZE 34. Please see actual measurements.

MEASUREMENTS
Waist - 34 inches / 86.5 cm.
Leg - 43 inches / 109.5 cm.
Inside leg - 39.5 inches / 100.5 cm.
Hem - 9 inches / 23 cm.