{"product_id":"the-real-mccoy-s-p-44-utility-trousers","title":"P 44 Utility Trousers","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe P-44 trousers, also called the \"Monkey Pants,\" are the most distinctive and well-known trousers employed by the United States Marine Corps and an iconic piece of military history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe loose fitting, high rise trousers are constructed in Cotton Herringbone Twill (HBT) distinguished from the P-41 model that proceeded them, due to the addition of large cargo pockets on both the back and sides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe side pockets were made large enough to accommodate k-ration boxes, which are used for military food rationing, and the back pocket, for which these pants are most recognized, was designed to hold a camouflage poncho.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTo provide ample storage without weighing down the trousers, reinforced holes were added to the belt band to accommodate P1941 suspenders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThis model features ‘Economy Riveted Buttons’, a rare detail of civilian hardware that was likely used by contractors to finish a run on P44s when the USMC branded buttons were not available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDeveloped by The Real McCoy’s; the fine lines, thinness of the button top and stem curves are a testament to the craftsmanship of this bespoke hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHBT Fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBefore the outbreak of WWII, soldiers in the US Army were issued a blue denim jumper, trousers, and hat for fatigue duties, while they used the cotton khaki shirt and trousers as their summer uniform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHowever, by the late 1930s, the Army realized that a more practical uniform in a better color was needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIn 1941, a green uniform made from cotton herringbone twill (HBT) fabric was introduced to replace both the denim and khaki cotton uniforms for work and field operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShirts, trousers, coveralls, and caps were produced and issued to all Army personnel in all theaters of operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEventually, it became one of the most commonly worn garments during WWII and was co-opted by the USMC as seen here with the P-44 trousers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCotton Herringbone Twill\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack Oxide Treated Buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCotton Sewing Thread Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Real McCoy's","offers":[{"title":"28","offer_id":52908302893335,"sku":"MP23006","price":430.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30","offer_id":52908302926103,"sku":"MP23006","price":430.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32","offer_id":52908302958871,"sku":"MP23006","price":430.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"34","offer_id":52908302991639,"sku":"MP23006","price":430.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"36","offer_id":52908303024407,"sku":"MP23006","price":430.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/5994\/1143\/files\/MP23006_web-DSC_2911_3878818f-3f6e-454e-9041-08c900a87db9.jpg?v=1777148902","url":"https:\/\/therightgarment.com\/products\/the-real-mccoy-s-p-44-utility-trousers","provider":"The Right Garment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}