Suggestions with Unusual KD Frock

[amadden1]

Hello,

I hope someone can offer advice regarding an unusual KD Frock I recently obtained.

It strongly resembles the standard other ranks KD frock (non-India pattern) used during the Great War, with stand and fall collar, and 'fishtail' seams on the back. It differs, however, with the obvious inclusion of the lower pockets, single dart seam below each collar, and lacks holes for the belt hooks.

The 'feel' of the tunic is very similar to a great War example I possess (photos included for comparison). Moreover, the lower pockets appear contemporaneous - I can see no variation in thread type or stitching.

I remember a fantastic discussion on this forum several years ago that offered a wealth of information on KD frocks and their evolution in the early twentieth century - I can seem to find it now.

Any suggestions would be appreciated,

Andrew

[amadden1]

Sorry, meant to say that I can't find the fantastic discussion about early KD frocks on this forum,

Andrew

[FROGSMILE]

50 minutes ago, amadden1 said:

Sorry, meant to say that I can't find the fantastic discussion about early KD frocks on this forum,

Andrew

I think this might be the thread that you’re referring to Andrew: 

NB.  You should also bear in mind that outside every barracks in India (within cantonment bounds) was a regimental bazaar that included ‘durzis’ (native tailors), who could both, add pockets to issue frocks, or make a bespoke jacket from scratch for very little cost.  These modified jackets were common and defy meaningful categorisation.

 

Edited 15 December , 2021 by FROGSMILE

[gordon92]

6 hours ago, FROGSMILE said:

I think this might be the thread that you’re referring to Andrew: 

NB.  You should also bear in mind that outside every barracks in India (within cantonment bounds) was a regimental bazaar that included ‘durzis’ (native tailors), who could both, add pockets to issue frocks, or make a bespoke jacket from scratch for very little cost.  These modified jackets were common and defy meaningful categorisation.

 

 

6 hours ago, amadden1 said:

Sorry, meant to say that I can't find the fantastic discussion about early KD frocks on this forum,

Andrew

Both of these old threads have significant material on KD:

 

[FROGSMILE]

3 hours ago, gordon92 said:

 

Both of these old threads have significant material on KD:

 

Great, all is grist to the mill. 👍

Edited 15 December , 2021 by FROGSMILE