British Military Uniforms

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King Penguin K42. Penguin 1st Edition, published 1948.

The book chronicles the fascinating evolution of British army attire. It examines how uniforms transitioned from heavily ornamental, brightly colored garments (such as the famous Redcoats) to the more practical, camouflage-adapted, and industrialized khaki worn in modern combat.

Author: James Laver
Contents: 24 colour plates
Cover Design: by William Grimmond
Date Published: October 1948
Editor: N. B. L. Pevsner
Pages: 40pp + 24pp.

Condition grading: Good. Faded spine. Pencil line to rear cover. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.

King Penguin K42. Penguin 1st Edition, published 1948.

The book chronicles the fascinating evolution of British army attire. It examines how uniforms transitioned from heavily ornamental, brightly colored garments (such as the famous Redcoats) to the more practical, camouflage-adapted, and industrialized khaki worn in modern combat.

Author: James Laver
Contents: 24 colour plates
Cover Design: by William Grimmond
Date Published: October 1948
Editor: N. B. L. Pevsner
Pages: 40pp + 24pp.

Condition grading: Good. Faded spine. Pencil line to rear cover. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.

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