British Warm

A British Warm,[1] British warm[2] or British Warm overcoat is a type of woollen overcoat based on the greatcoats worn by British Army officers in the First World War.[3]

Churchill at the Yalta summit, wearing a British Warm

History

The British warm first appeared around 1914 as a military greatcoat for British officers. It was made famous, however, by Winston Churchill.[4] According to Scottish clothmakers, Crombie, the term "British Warm" was coined to describe their version of the coat which was worn by around 10% of British soldiers and officers.[5] The British Warm is currently the only authorised overcoat for serving officers in the British Army.[6]

Characteristics

A British warm is typically designed as a heavy, double-breasted, wool coat made from a 100% wool cloth known as Melton.[4] It is taupe-coloured, has peak lapels and leather buttons, often has epaulettes and is slightly shaped. It falls just above the knee. It is also sometimes belted.[3][7]

References
  1. British Air Forces 1914-18 Archived 2015-04-02 at the Wayback Machine by Andrew Cormack and Peter Cormack, Wellingborough: Osprey (2001), 5.
  2. Merriam-Webster: British warm
  3. Introducing the British Warm Overcoat Archived February 10, 2015, at the Wayback Machine at www.h-huntsman.com. Retrieved 10 Feb 2015
  4. The British Warm Overcoat at britishwarm.com. Retrieved 10 Feb 2015
  5. Crombie Heritage at www.crombie.co.uk. Retrieved 10 Feb 2015
  6. British Army Dress Regulations (FOI, 2017). Accessed 9 December 2017.
  7. "yoga tank shirts". Monday, 17 April 2017
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