French Army OD Leather Gloves

French Issue Leather Gloves

These are French Army leather gloves in OD, short for olive drab, the muted green used across military kit. They are a plain, close-fitting five-finger glove for handling gear, driving, cold mornings and general field work. Collectors, reenactors and surplus buyers who want genuine issue gear will find them the most practical of the lot.

Features

• Genuine French Army Issue — Supplied to the French Army rather than made for the civilian market, so you get the original article.
• Smooth Leather Shell — The back, palm and fingers are cut from smooth leather, which holds up to handling and gives a sure grip on tools and kit.
• Olive Drab Finish — The leather is dyed the same OD green as the rest of the uniform, so the gloves match other French and NATO surplus.
• Gathered Elastic Wrist — A band of shirring stitched across the inside of the wrist pulls the glove snug so it stays put and keeps out drafts.
• Set-In Thumb Panel — The thumb is cut as a separate piece and sewn into the palm, which lets it move naturally when you grip.
• Fabric-Bound Cuff — An olive cloth binding is stitched around the cuff opening to finish the edge and stop the leather from fraying.
• Snap Stud At The Cuff — Each glove carries a black metal snap on the back of the cuff.
• Low-Profile Five-Finger Cut — Slim fingers without bulky padding leave enough dexterity for buckles, zips and rifle controls.

Original Issue Pattern

The pattern is simple military leatherwork: a one-piece back, a palm with an inset thumb, a gathered wrist and a bound cuff, all in olive drab leather. Because these were made for French service, they carry the cut and fittings the army specified, which is what reenactors and collectors look for. They also make a sensible everyday work glove for anyone who prefers proper leather over synthetic shooting gloves.