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Tank suit, universal pattern, Armoured Units, 1944 (c)

Heavy cotton canvas oversuit.

This protective garment was introduced in July 1943, as a functional item of clothing for men serving in tank units. The tank suit had a detachable hood and strong shoulder straps that could be used to pull an individual out of his tank in an emergency. It was also a highly desirable item as it could be converted into a sleeping bag. This sand-coloured oversuit was also known as a 'pixie suit'.

NAM Accession Number

NAM. 1980-04-51-3

Copyright/Ownership

National Army Museum Copyright

Location

National Army Museum, Study Collection

Object URL

https://collection.nam.ac.uk/detail.php?acc=1980-04-51-3