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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 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)
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
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)
Women's Greatcoats/Overcoats​ (ARP Pattern 70) & Serge Jackets (ARP Pattern 71)

Skirts (ARP Pattern 72) & Slacks (ARP Pattern 73)

Skirt - ARP Pattern 72
Skirts (ARP Pattern 72) & Slacks (ARP Pattern 73)

Women's Gabardine Coat - ARP Pattern 81

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
Size chart of ARP Pattern 41 Bluette Overalls / Combination Suit

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  • Uniforms
    • Bluette Overalls
    • ARP Wrapover Overalls
    • Tunic, Slacks & Skirt
    • ARP Wardens' Coat
    • Battledress & Trousers
    • Greatcoats
    • Gabardine Coat
    • Waterproof Cape
    • Ambulance Uniforms
    • Nursing Uniforms
    • Women’s Voluntary Services Uniforms
    • Hats, Berets & Caps
    • Footwear & Gaiters
    • ARP & CD Buttons
  • Insignia
    • Rank Badges
    • Breast Badges
    • Beret & Cap Badges
    • Area Markings
    • Shoulder Titles / Flashes
    • War Service Chevrons
    • Armbands / Armlets
    • ARP Instructors' Badges
    • Incident Officer
    • Bomb Reconnaissance
    • Wound Stripes
    • ARP Whistle & Lanyards
    • Lapel Badges
    • Medals & Ribbons
    • Civil Defence Reserve
    • Miscellaneous ARP
  • Helmets
    • Helmets of the Home Front
  • Equipment
    • Documentation
    • First Aid
    • Gas Air Raid Warning
    • Hand-Cranked Air Raid Sirens
    • Fire Tackling
    • Anti-Gas Equipment
    • Anti-Gas Training Posters
    • Rescue Equipment
    • Goggles
    • Lamps & Torches
    • Respirators (Gas masks)
    • ARP Penknife
    • ARP Water Bottle
  • Fire Guard
    • Fire Guard History
  • Resources
    • Books
    • Re-enacting
    • Buyers' Guide
    • ARP Memo 17
    • Civil Defence ARP Pattern Numbers
    • Uniform Sizes
    • Original WW2 Photographs
    • Re-enacting Photos
    • Fake & Reproduction ARP Badges
    • Civil Defence Corps Insignia
    • Air Raid Histories
    • Links
  • Contact
    • About
  • Blog
    • Donate