High Waisted Gurkha Pants

Gurkha Army Pants Trousers British Utility 1940s 50s 

High belted buckle fastening Gurkha pants modelled on the British military style worn by soldiers in India and Nepal in the 1940s and 50s. Versatile and stylish trouser that can be worn both casually and formally to suit your occasion.

FEATURES
- Double pleated front
- Straight leg cut
- Classic high rise
- Button fly
- 2 adjustable brass buckles at waist
- 2 buttoned back pockets
- 2 slash front pockets
- Tan beige/army green/navy blue 
- Roll to fit

SIZING

See sizing tab and sizing table for full details. 
- Leg length is 32" inseam on all sizes.
- Ankle opening width on size large is 10.5".

They pull in to fit with the adjustable buckles at either side, so if you are in between sizes you should buy the larger size and adjust them to fit. For example, if you are waist 34" you should buy size large (fits waist 34-37").

Female model is UK size 8/10, 5ft 6 tall, waist 26.5-27" and wears size XS. Male model is waist 34" and wears size large.

XS - measures 27.5", fits w25"-27.5"
Small - measures 30", fits w28"-30"
Medium - measures 33", fits w31"-33"
Large - measures 36", fits w34"-37" 
X-Large - measures 36", fits w38"-41"

FABRIC
100% cotton twill. Mid-weight comfortable and durable 7 oz/230gsm fabric.

BRIEF HISTORY OF THE GURKHA PANT
In short, Nepalese Gurkha soldiers were recruited by the British army after a display of great strength and skill during battle in 1814. Their army was 6 times smaller than the British, but they held out much longer than anticipated due to their stamina and knowledge of the terrain. The British struggled as they were not used to the heat and unfamiliar territories, and as a result their weight fluctuated. The garment which became known as the "Gurkha pant" had an adjustable belted waist which allowed the trouser to be cinched and released as required, whilst maintaining a smart military uniform.

CONDITION
New, manufactured by us