Civil Defence ARP Pattern Uniform Sizes
The sizing of Civil Defence uniforms (see the ARP Pattern Numbers list) was different to the Army and RAF battledress etc due the physical body differences of the general population that was involved with the Civil Defence services. Below are the measurements taken from Air Raid Precautions Memorandum No. 17 1944.
Battledress Blouses (ARP Pattern 57 & 59) & Trousers (ARP Pattern 58 & 60)
Battledress Blouses (ARP Pattern 57 & 59) & Trousers (ARP Pattern 58 & 60)
Men's Greatcoats/Overcoats - ARP Pattern 69
Men's Greatcoats/Overcoats - ARP Pattern 69
Women's Greatcoats/Overcoats (ARP Pattern 70) & Serge Jackets (ARP Pattern 71)
Women's Greatcoats/Overcoats (ARP Pattern 70) & Serge Jackets (ARP Pattern 71)
Skirts (ARP Pattern 72) & Slacks (ARP Pattern 73)
Skirts (ARP Pattern 72) & Slacks (ARP Pattern 73)
Women's Gabardine Coat - ARP Pattern 81
Women's Gabardine Coat - ARP Pattern 81
ARP Pattern 41 Bluette Overalls / Combination Suit
Size chart of ARP Pattern 41 Bluette Overalls / Combination Suit