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1943 British Army KD & JG Gurkha Bermuda Pants - Olive
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Models
5' 7", 143lbs / 170cm, 65kg. Size No. 2.
5' 11", 160lbs / 178cm, 72kg. Size No. 4. Shown.
5' 10", 165lbs / 177cm, 75kg. Size No. 4.
5' 11", 176lbs / 180cm, 80kg. Size No. 8.
5' 10", 194lbs / 178cm, 88kg. Size No. 10.
5' 11", 209lbs / 182cm, 95kg. Size No. 12.
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Reproduction of the British Army’s 1943 Pattern KD (Khaki Drill) shorts. Made from authentic drill fabric, they are lightweight and breathable for warm climates.
The design includes two waist adjustment belts, articulated front and back panels for ease of movement, a left-side utility pocket, and two back patch pockets—as introduced in the 1943 upgrade.
Ideal for vintage-inspired military outfits, pairing naturally with field shirts, boots, and field jackets for an authentic look.Between sizes? Size up.
These trousers are designed to sit at the natural waist rather than low on the hips.
Find the Best FitCompare these measurements with a pair of trousers you already own and like the fit of.
Waist, thigh and leg opening measurements shown are full circumference.
Original-style waist tag is kept for authenticity, but actual sizing is adjusted. Please check the size chart below for accurate fit.
Model Height Weight Size 1 5' 7" / 170cm 143lbs / 65kg NO.2 2/Shown 5' 11" / 178cm 160lbs / 72kg NO.4 3 5' 10" / 177cm 165lbs / 75kg NO.4 4 5' 11” / 180cm 176lbs / 80kg NO.8 5 5' 10" / 178cm 194lbs / 88kg NO.10 6 5' 11” / 182cm 209lbs / 95kg NO.12 Size Waist Seat NO. 2 29.9" / 76 cm 42.9" / 109 cm NO. 4 31.5" / 80 cm 44.5" / 113 cm NO. 6 32.3" / 82 cm 45.7" / 116 cm NO. 8 33.5" / 85 cm 47.2" / 120 cm N0. 10 35.4" / 90 cm 48.8" / 124 cm NO. 12 37.0" / 94 cm 50.4" / 128 cm
Size Front Rise Back Rise NO. 2 13.4" / 34 cm 16.5" / 42 cm NO. 4 13.6" / 34.5 cm 16.9" / 43 cm NO. 6 13.8" / 35 cm 17.3" / 44 cm NO. 8 13.9" / 35.5 cm 17.3" / 44 cm N0. 10 14.4" / 36.5 cm 17.5" / 44.5 cm NO. 12 17.8" / 37.5 cm 17.9" / 45.5 cm
Size Thigh Inseam NO. 2 26.8" / 68 cm 29.1" / 74 cm NO. 4 26.8" / 68 cm 29.1" / 74 cm NO. 6 26.8" / 68 cm 29.3" / 74.5 cm NO. 8 28.0" / 71 cm 29.5" / 75 cm N0. 10 28.3" / 72 cm 29.5" / 75 cm NO. 12 29.5" / 75 cm 29.7" / 75.5 cm
Size Length Leg Opening NO. 2 41.7" / 106 cm 18.9" / 48 cm NO. 4 42.3" / 107.5 cm 18.9" / 48 cm NO. 6 42.7" / 108.5 cm 18.9" / 48 cm NO. 8 42.9" / 109 cm 19.3" / 49 cm N0. 10 43.3" / 110 cm 19.7" / 50 cm NO. 12 43.7" / 111 cm 20.1" / 51 cm Unsure?
Contact Us and we’ll recommend the best size based on your height, weight, and preferred fit.
- 12 oz cotton fabric, 100% cotton
- Machine washable.
- Machine washable.
Reproduction of the British Army’s 1943 Pattern KD (Khaki Drill) shorts. Made from authentic drill fabric, they are lightweight and breathable for warm climates.
The design includes two waist adjustment belts, articulated front and back panels for ease of movement, a left-side utility pocket, and two back patch pockets—as introduced in the 1943 upgrade.
Ideal for vintage-inspired military outfits, pairing naturally with field shirts, boots, and field jackets for an authentic look.
Between sizes? Size up.
These trousers are designed to sit at the natural waist rather than low on the hips.
Find the Best Fit
Compare these measurements with a pair of trousers you already own and like the fit of.
Waist, thigh and leg opening measurements shown are full circumference.
Original-style waist tag is kept for authenticity, but actual sizing is adjusted. Please check the size chart below for accurate fit.
| Model | Height | Weight | Size |
| 1 | 5' 7" / 170cm | 143lbs / 65kg | NO.2 |
| 2/Shown | 5' 11" / 178cm | 160lbs / 72kg | NO.4 |
| 3 | 5' 10" / 177cm | 165lbs / 75kg | NO.4 |
| 4 | 5' 11” / 180cm | 176lbs / 80kg | NO.8 |
| 5 | 5' 10" / 178cm | 194lbs / 88kg | NO.10 |
| 6 | 5' 11” / 182cm | 209lbs / 95kg | NO.12 |
| Size | Waist | Seat |
| NO. 2 | 29.9" / 76 cm | 42.9" / 109 cm |
| NO. 4 | 31.5" / 80 cm | 44.5" / 113 cm |
| NO. 6 | 32.3" / 82 cm | 45.7" / 116 cm |
| NO. 8 | 33.5" / 85 cm | 47.2" / 120 cm |
| N0. 10 | 35.4" / 90 cm | 48.8" / 124 cm |
| NO. 12 | 37.0" / 94 cm | 50.4" / 128 cm |
| Size | Front Rise | Back Rise |
| NO. 2 | 13.4" / 34 cm | 16.5" / 42 cm |
| NO. 4 | 13.6" / 34.5 cm | 16.9" / 43 cm |
| NO. 6 | 13.8" / 35 cm | 17.3" / 44 cm |
| NO. 8 | 13.9" / 35.5 cm | 17.3" / 44 cm |
| N0. 10 | 14.4" / 36.5 cm | 17.5" / 44.5 cm |
| NO. 12 | 17.8" / 37.5 cm | 17.9" / 45.5 cm |
| Size | Thigh | Inseam |
| NO. 2 | 26.8" / 68 cm | 29.1" / 74 cm |
| NO. 4 | 26.8" / 68 cm | 29.1" / 74 cm |
| NO. 6 | 26.8" / 68 cm | 29.3" / 74.5 cm |
| NO. 8 | 28.0" / 71 cm | 29.5" / 75 cm |
| N0. 10 | 28.3" / 72 cm | 29.5" / 75 cm |
| NO. 12 | 29.5" / 75 cm | 29.7" / 75.5 cm |
| Size | Length | Leg Opening |
| NO. 2 | 41.7" / 106 cm | 18.9" / 48 cm |
| NO. 4 | 42.3" / 107.5 cm | 18.9" / 48 cm |
| NO. 6 | 42.7" / 108.5 cm | 18.9" / 48 cm |
| NO. 8 | 42.9" / 109 cm | 19.3" / 49 cm |
| N0. 10 | 43.3" / 110 cm | 19.7" / 50 cm |
| NO. 12 | 43.7" / 111 cm | 20.1" / 51 cm |
Unsure?
Contact Us and we’ll recommend the best size based on your height, weight, and preferred fit.
- 12 oz cotton fabric, 100% cotton
- Machine washable.
- Machine washable.
Reviews
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 18 reviews.
Very pleased thanks for the speedy delivery.
Phil C. 5/5 Verified
Amazing, I'll definitely recommend these to re-enactors
Samuel R. 5/5 Verified
1943 British Army KD & JG Gurkha Bermuda Pants - Olive
Store owner replied: Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you’re happy with the pants, and we truly appreciate the recommendation.
It fits perfectly, made out of quality material and sewn sturdy. Definitely worth the money!
Samuel R. 5/5 Verified
1943 British Army KD & JG Gurkha Bermuda Pants - Khaki
Store owner replied: Thank you so much for your feedback and support! We're really happy to hear that the fit and quality were just right for you. Knowing you're satisfied is what keeps us going. We look forward to bringing you more great products in the future!
Very helpful great service
Mark B. 5/5 Verified
Ordered size 10 . Size stated 33.5” , unfortunately they’ve arrived and are much smaller. Great quality, but disappointed that they don’t fit around the waist .
D L. 3/5
1943 British Army KD & JG Gurkha Bermuda Pants - Olive
Store owner replied: Sorry to hear about the fit issue! We appreciate your feedback and will review the sizing. If you'd like assistance with an exchange or return, please reach out—we’d be happy to help!
The material and construction is very high quality - amazing value at this price. They fit well and hang well: exactly what I was looking for. I found the two little straps at the front very fiddly so cut them off and I wear the trousers with a normal belt.
John T. 5/5
Bought it for my son after he saw me in a pair. He loved it great quality exceptional design.
Delroy S. 4/5 Verified
Was dubious but the trousers were of good quality and fit well
Simon R. 5/5 Verified
Love these trousers I have the same model from various brands; pike brothers, bonneguele and thèse trousers certainly hold up against them for less than a third of the price. I’ve worked and worn them solid for around 3 weeks in these pictures.
Gavin P. 5/5 Verified
Lovely pair of pattern 39 British army pants. Very surprised that i found these on Olderbest. Great quality material, they fit well. Cant praise highly enough!!
Carlos M. 5/5 Verified
Excellent
Andy G. 5/5 Verified
Great fabric, really comfortable and cool... Another great garment... Thanks again...
Daniel A. 5/5 Verified
Great trousers. The fairly high waisted cut really suits my son. Very flattering.
Chloe C. 5/5 Verified
Good fit, nice look. Baggy but expected
Dr A. 5/5 Verified
Brilliant trouser bought another pair
Neil O. 5/5 Verified
Great quality, great fit. I don't have anything like them in my wardrobe, they look so cool. Just need the weather to improve and they'll become daily wearers.
Craig B. 5/5 Verified
Trousers are amazing more to the point so was the customer service. Genuinely haven't received customer service as good from any company on line. Can't speak highly enough of OlderBest look forward to doing business with them again. Thank you thank you.
Matt J. 5/5 Verified
1943 British Army KD & JG Gurkha Bermuda Pants - Khaki
Store owner replied: Thank you for your review and for recognizing our customer service! We're committed to providing excellent service and we're so glad to hear that it made a positive impact on your experience.