The first pattern of Canadian Khaki Drill jacket for Other Ranks was similar in cut to the prewar service dress jacket. It was made from lightweight green cotton drill material and was unlined. The jacket had a stand and fall collar secured with two hooks, box pleat breast pockets, and a 5 button front. Buttons were detachable and secured with split rings. A waistbelt of the same material was attached to the back of the jacket. This pattern jacket was issued until about mid 1942. An Officer's version of this jacket existed, the major difference was that the Officer's jacket had bellows waist pockets and stepped lapels.

Apart from an issue to Canadians in Hong Kong and Bermuda, Canadian made KD was worn only in Canada.

Provost private wearing First Pattern Canadian made KD circa 1940-41. Note the Provost cap badge on the Field Service Cap, and the absence of insignia on the jacket.

Rear view of the jacket showing the patrol pattern back.

Detail of the pointed cuff.

Typical ink stamped jacket label.

Introduced in 1942, the second pattern Canadian KD jacket was made from the same material as the previous one, and resembled the Officer's version of the first pattern jacket. The Other Rank's jacket however, was made without epaulettes. Other Ranks wore this jacket with a KD shirt with attached collar and a black tie. Special patterns of cloth insignia were adopted for wear with this uniform, embroidered in light green or buff thread on a KD backing.

The illustrated jacket is that of a Staff Sergeant.

Typical ink stamped jacket label.

The second pattern of KD was worn well past the end of the war and all patterns were declared obsolete in 1956. (CAO 485, 2 April 1956)