Khaki Summer Shorts. They are believed to be British issue as worn by the Seaforths in Sicily and in Southern Italy in 1943. No markings found. The shorts were soon replaced in the field by trousers due to the risk of malaria which was prevalent in Sicily and southern Italy. During the Second World War, KD was not issued to soldiers going to the United Kingdom. KD, or Summer Dress, was worn by Canadian soldiers in Hong Kong and Jamaica and other tropical climates, as well as in Canada during summer months as specified by commanders. Other Ranks' pattern Khaki Drill (KD) jackets were replaced with a newer pattern, being an open collar design based very closely on the new Canadian pattern open collared Service Dress jacket. Long pants were also made in KD material to be worn with the jackets, and web anklets replaced the puttees in some cases. KD was not issued to soldiers going to the United Kingdom. KD, or Summer Dress, was worn by Canadian soldiers in Hong Kong and Jamaica and other tropical climates, as well as in Canada during summer months as specified by commanders. In Europe, Canadian troops serving in North Africa and later Sicily and Italy wore British, Indian and US (War Aid) manufactured KD uniforms exclusively, as Canadian KD was not sent to Europe due to limited shipping space. British KD garments included a variety of uniform components including Aertex shirts, shorts, jackets, and trousers.