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Vintage 1969 Wool Broadfall Sailor Pants – Military Naval Uniform Trousers

Vintage 1969 Wool Broadfall Sailor Pants – Military Naval Uniform Trousers

€70,00
€70,00
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Vintage 1969 broadfall military sailor trousers made of wool.

The front closes with the classic broadfall button fly. The inside of the trousers features production stamps, including "BR1 1969," confirming their official military manufacture.

Cut

Suggested size: M
Label size: Not determinable

Measures:
Length - 108cm
Waist-38cm
Thigh-31cm
Bottom width - 26cm 📏

Size Guide
  • Suggested size → recommended size based on actual measurements.
  • Size label → size shown on the label (if present).

On vintage garments, the label may not reflect the current fit: washing, alterations, and past fashions may have changed the original dimensions.

Always rely on the measurements provided. For more information, see the dedicated page.

Conditions

The condition of our garments is classified according to the following scale:

  • Deadstock : Like-new condition, no defects. Fabrics and trim are practically new.
  • Very Good : In excellent condition, with any minor imperfections shown in the photos.
  • Good : In good overall condition, with signs of wear or obvious defects shown in the photos.
  • Fair : with obvious wear and visible defects shown in the photos.

Since they are vintage items, they may still have small imperfections or signs of wear that are not always shown.

All items are washed, sanitized, and stain treated before being put on sale. For more information, please visit the dedicated page .

Shipping and Returns

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Shipping is free for orders over €100 in Italy and EU countries (zones 1-2) , while in other cases the costs are calculated automatically at checkout.

The right of withdrawal can be exercised within 14 days of delivery . Items must be returned in the same condition in which they were received and as described in the listing.

  • Returns must be requested in advance via email or the contact details indicated on the dedicated page;
  • The refund is issued within 14 days of receipt and verification of the package , and is made net of shipping costs ;
  • Unauthorized returns will not be refunded.

For further details and complete information, please refer to the pages dedicated to Shipping and Returns and Refunds .

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Story Time

Broadfall Sailor Pants: A Design Born at Sea ⚓️

Broadfall trousers appeared in the 18th century among European fishermen and seafaring crews on the French and British coasts. Their distinctive feature was the wide, fold-down front fly, secured with buttons at the waist and sides rather than a zipper or center placket. This solution eliminated weak points in the construction and prevented buttons or metal parts from getting caught in ropes, nets, or equipment while working aboard or in the masts.

By the early 19th century, the design was formally incorporated into military uniforms. In France, broadfall trousers became standard issue for ordinary sailors during the Napoleonic era and were officially regulated in the mid-19th century. Paired with a striped marinière and collarless shirt, broadfall trousers became a true visual symbol of the Marine Nationale, remaining virtually unchanged well into the 20th century. In Great Britain, the Royal Navy introduced sailor's uniforms in 1857, including wide-legged versions with front flaps that progressively flared towards the bottom, giving rise to what would later be called bell-bottoms.

In the U.S. Navy, the evolution was more gradual: early designs in the 1860s used seven buttons, while the 13-button configuration was adopted in 1905. Contrary to popular myth, the number of buttons had no connection to the original colonies; it simply reflected the increased size of the fly, which required more fastening points to ensure strength, functionality, and freedom of movement.