Dispatch Rider Gloves A.B.L.

"A.B.L. 1951 Size 7" stamped dispatch rider gloves

Military motorcycle gauntlets from the post-World War II era, issued by the Belgian Armed Forces (Armée Belge / Belgisch Leger). The design is heavily based on the iconic British 'dispatch rider' model used during the Second World War.

Item Identification

• A.B.L. Stamp: Stands for Armée Belge / Belgisch Leger (Belgian Army). After World War II, the Belgian army frequently utilized British designs and surplus goods.
• 1951: The exact year of manufacture or the issuance of the military contract.
• Size 7: A relatively small size. This corresponds to a hand circumference of approximately 18 centimeters (often worn by service members with smaller hands or specifically intended for female transport personnel).
• Design: These are long leather gauntlets. They fit over the sleeves of the motorcycle jacket to keep wind, rain, and mud out while riding.