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Old April 24th, 2008, 11:24 AM
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Default Re: officers bagy pants

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Originally Posted by Skipper View Post
I'm not sure whether I understand your question krieg. Are you talking about the large pockets for supplies and ammno on the side of their trousers?

If it's just the baggy shape, some stem from the cavalry epoch when officers rode horses and needed comfortable large pants.
it wos only on officers probley more formal dress .. it looked like they had a
football in each pocket

not the ones for ammo that are in frunt on the trousers
i hope this helps .. mark
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