Original British Army Denison smock Lightning Kynhook zip fasteners from the Second World War.Airborne Uniform HardwareManufactured in Birmingham during WW2, these 10-inch Lightning Kynhook zip fasteners served as the front chest closure on British airborne Denison smocks. Issued to paratroopers and Commandos, the half-length design allowed quick ventilation while keeping the smock secure under parachute harness webbing.Period Engineering & MaterialsEach fastener features interlocking metal alloy teeth mounted on dense herringbone weave cotton tape. The robust puller carries original factory stampings, engineered to resist jamming in wet combat conditions. This classic construction gives genuine mechanical durability unmatched by modern synthetic components.Restoration & Project UtilityThese fasteners are rated in Grade 1 surplus condition with smooth slider action. They provide an exact period match for replacing broken closures on original wartime jumpsuits, repairing vintage workwear, or completing high-grade historical uniform builds.Complete your vintage Denison smock repair with original wartime British fasteners.
