Buzz Rickson's Trousers, Herringbone Twill Special Olive Size:38 snagging exposed buttons on foliage

snagging exposed buttons on foliage whilst 'humping' through the jungle was certain to make the Marine experience that little more difficult

Combined with these details

gusseted tongue ensures comfort while keeping debris out

Horween Shell-Cordovan Upper

a button fly

Buzz Rickson's Trousers, Herringbone Twill Special Olive Size:38 snagging exposed buttons on foliageAdopted by the U. S. Army during the early 1940s, herringbone twill (HBT) was developed as a hard wearing fabric suited to both combat and protective use, including defence against gas. Generally coming in a single olive drab tone, it offered effective camouflage while maintaining durability in the field. The Trousers, Herringbone Twill underwent several minor revisions, much like the accompanying jacket, seen here. The first pattern followed a chino