Snow lock round top, inside lid pocket, 2 ice axe loops, tie down straps. The Ammunition pouches still hung perpendicular to the belt and were of the same cross-section. to get it right? However, variations are to be found - including water bottle pouches and ammunition pouches for non-standard personal weapons fitted with a canvas loop into which the belt is threaded, rather than the metal hooks. Inside The Commandos. The levered snap hooks on the Cape carrier can be seen attached to small dees on chapes, which are stitched to the lower outside of the Belt. The black marks on the helmets may be from the liner of another helmet when they are piled on top of each other for storage. There were three iterations of the standard (SLR) ammunition pouches, and two of the water-bottle pouch, poncho roll and yoke. Annapolis Maryland. Note the M76 Mk1Para helmet with visor and PVC chinstrap, SRL L1A1, DPM smock jacket and lightweight trousers and wool gaiters, possibily Northern Ireland. 4) Gas mask haversack is made from Butyl-Nylon and attaches to the Belt with a wide loop, or can be carried on its integral shoulder strap. In the same publication you can see the use of a MK5 steel riot helmets with visors and standard riot helmets with visors. These two assembled views show the final stages of development, although there would be one more change after these. load capacity is good, use padding to make it more comfatable when hiking long distance. The 58 pattern webbing set was the mainstay of the British Army throughout the Cold War and although we have covered odd pieces on the blog before, a recent purchase of a nice clean set of webbing has given the opportunity to go back and look at the set as a whole and then study the missing components not previously covered. For product pricing, customization, or other inquiries. This was a fourth Issue of the Ammunition pouches. Britain bought thousands of these for use with Patt. The folded 1st Issue Straps, utility were stored in these, as here, when not in use. Head pocket being changed to an eyeleted alloy tip. PRC 320 HF Radio, headphones, handset and MK.VI Kevlar Helmet. Some contrived items are described in the component section on USER-MOD & LOCAL PATTERN ITEMS. '44 and '58. The standard webbing could be altered to take additional pieces of needed components, an anexample of which is the attachment of a sleeping bag or kip mat and blanket and torch. The main drawback was that when wet, the pouches shrank, whilst the little webbing tabs which secured everything would expand and become impossible to thread into the metal securing loops. A 58 Pattern Yoke / Shoulder Strap; A 58 Pattern Webbing Belt; 2 x 58 Pattern Unility Pouches; 1 x 58 Pattern Water Bottle Pouch; 2 x PLCE Ammunition Pouches; 1 x PLCE Utility Pouch. 58. The metal fittings are principally of light alloy with a dull protective finish which should not be removed. From the James Harriss Collection, photos James Harriss 2012. The final change was to a 2nd Issue Yoke, which now had transverse loops added to the rear part of padded flares. Product Ref: 01920. Note the second man from the right, dressed ingreen cold weather trousers also known as "Mao orChinese fighting suit". The standard webbing could be altered to take additional pieces of needed components, an anexample of which is the attachment of a sleeping bag or kip mat and blanket and torch. Quick release fittings have been used wherever possible to give quick access to the contents of the pouches etc. Iv used this kit for 8 yrs of service, An extra strap was stitched at right-angles to the release strap and this was simply bent round to pass horizontally through the staples, trapping the rear Yoke straps between them. Notwithstanding, C.E.M.O. Photo: Inside the Commandos. According to Wikipedia, The PLCE replaced 58 Pattern webbing, which was made of olive canvas: this system was outdated by the by the 1980s. There was one further change, which only emerged during the writing of this account. 1) Ammunition pouches are for 2 magazines and have an internal lift strap. whilst in service. Typically, the young Recruit or RMAS Cadet was obliged by training unit SOPs to carry virtually their entire 1157 around on exercise, crammed into the large pack, inside a black bin liner, with their Sleeping Bag, steel helmet, digging tool (either a shovel or a pick) and sleeping mat attached to the outside, like some thieving vagabond gypsy. (Note that the Yoke and Pouches, rear are 2nd issue). Argentine Confederation Era. During the Second World War the royal insignias had the king's crown (George VI). 1) 1958 Pattern Holster, for the 9mm Browning Hi-Power (replaced item 2). From the James Harriss Collection, photos James Harriss 2012.

The standard '58 Pattern webbing set, made of dark green tightly-woven cotton, included a belt; left and right ammunition pouches, each of which could hold two SLR magazines (the left pouch also incorporated loops for a bayonet scabbard, the right a small attached pouch for an Energa grenade); water bottle pouch with plastic water bottle and cup; one pair of kidney pouches (two linked pouches); a poncho or 'bum' roll; a yoke, to spread the load over the shoulders; and last - but by no means least - the large pack. Jacket Illustration: Royal Marine Commandos in training, land from a Rigid Raiding Craft (RRC). The cross-sectional area was greatly enlarged and the belt hooks were, at last, patched on an angle, throwing the Pouches to the side. and C.E.F.O. Strange are the way Perhaps the turn-button manufacturer went out of business, or simply decided to cease production. This component is not shown above, but we have covered it here. dropped. which is an anti-tank weapon used in Malvinas against Argentine strongpoints.

and Battle Order, in the days of Patt. As this had a lumbar support, at the level of the waist, these S.A.S. The soldier has a label - obviously placed there by authority - which clearly states Combat Equipment Fighting Order. 2) Night vision goggle pouch, Butyl-Nylon with plastic 1972 style D-rings (for shoulder strap)with 1958-style Keyways for attachment to the Belt. The lack of appropriate ventilation, along with its characteristic of being low, caused many cases of trench foot, freezing and fungus. 5) Generally made from a much coarser weave and heavier weight ofcanvas than later examples. This enabled soldiers to actually sit more comfortably in such as armoured personnel carriers. A proposal to replace the 58 pattern was the 72 pattern.[1]. The 1990 instructions, contained in the Fieldcraft handbook give the full initials and renders the first two as Complete Equipment. Distinguishing features: This view is therefore representative of an assembly around 1963, but by this time the 2nd Issue Ammunition pouches had been introduced, although the 1st Issue can still be seen in photographs. 1) These "clean" 4th issue Ammunition pouches were made without the pocket for the ENERGA grenade launcher (on right) and without the Bayonet loops on left. It was in turn gradually replaced in the 1990s by the current issue '95 Pattern Personal Load Carrying Equipment (PLCE), though today it can still be seen in use by the UK's Cadet Forces. From the James Harriss Collection, photos James Harriss 2012. Surely we can depend on a W.O. 2) Water bottle carrier has a strap and buckle closure. The Maroon beret has the the Imperial Lion and "Queen's" Crown. Military Original Period Items (1976-1989), Military Original Period Items (1954-1960), Collectible Military Surplus Uniforms & BDUs, Amounts shown in italicized text are for items listed in currency other than Canadian dollars and are approximate conversions to Canadian dollars based upon Bloomberg's conversion rates. The 1st Issue Ammunition pouches had a narrow cross-section and a shaped box-lid, with fully stiffened sides. Web Equipment, Pattern 1958 - Set Displays. 4) 1958 Pattern Compass pouch. Long, steel stiffened tabs, attached permanently to the Pouches was now used, were inserted thro the staples. This survival suit was used after abandoning the Sir Galahad after being attacked by the Argentine Air Force and before it sank. Right: During the voyage south to the Falkland Islands, commandos were given a number of combinations of heavy loads to assess what weight they might carry in an emergency, includin (as seen here) a load with the barrel of an 84mm mortar. Extremely basic in design and very easy to put The left-hand Pouch also lost its bayonet loops, presumably as a result of switching from the S.L.R. so that it clipped around the rear Yoke straps and sat on top of the Rear pouches. (Not Shown) the Yoke has had the Spigot Carrier for the Lightweight Shovel cut off. 2) Belt, also known as 'Working belt' is now heavy woven nylon with a pairof rectangular steelloops (1990 style)on lower rearfor the Cape carrier to attach to. to the S.A. 80. 1958 Pattern Web Equipment: Fighting Order - (Mid-period Issue). 58 Pattern Tactical Belt. Royal Marine Commando Wool Boot Toppers "Hose Tops". MK1 1980s Para Helmet. Learn how your comment data is processed. Inadvertently (mea culpa!) The web gear was attached using a combination of traditional wire c hooks and also straps with metal hooks and loops that secured each piece to the belt or yoke:The yoke itself was a major advance for this set of webbing as it was padded and far more comfortable than previous webbing sets and the 58 pattern set was to see service right through until the mid-1990s, with the Falklands campaign being its shining hour. This set of webbing was standard stuff until PLCE came in. The design was to remain in manufacture for over thirty years and many of the components were updated and their design tweaked with experience. (LogOut/ The equipment can be assembled in fighting order or in marching order and by means of easily adjustable straps the load can be shifted whilst the wearer is on the move. (LogOut/ If you buy a sleeping bag and are quite tall However, the pocket had proved very useful for keeping the Mess Irons in!! In my humble opinion it is considerably better. Once officer type items had been added, further permutations were possible. AFV crews helmet made by AMPLIVOX Ltd, Helmet-Headset Electrical Vehicle Crewman's Headgear.

These were light weight, non-ballistic styles produced with "D" ring buckles or the early green PVC type chinstrap and different liner versions to test. '44, these replaced the earlier Machet, 18-inch, and its Sheath, and were used with both Patt. Secondly, it wasn't remotely waterproof or even water resistant. The mess tin pouches were called "Kidney" because they were worn in the back below the field pack. Distinguishing features: make sure that you purchase a Long sleeping bag rather than a Normal size. The C clips were not angled, so the Pouches hung perpendicular to the Waist belt. The Korean War influenced a rethinking of this ergonomic approach: BD was replaced by combat kit in olive-green cotton, with full-skirted drawstring jacket. 2 way zipper front with grip-strip storm flap; 2 button-flap, angled chest pockets; 2 button-flap base pockets; Attached drawstring hood; Epaulets Reinforced elbows; Grip-strip cuffs Removable, quilted nylon polyester liner. When first introduced, there was no Carrier for the Canteen, so the Patt. Described simply as Pouches, ammunition, large, the 3rd Issue pouches were never graced with a Mark 3 nomenclature. Gibraltar Belt Buckle. It is an overall good webbing system and has the american A.L.I.C.E system beat because of its durability unfortunetyly its olive drab wcich lowers your concealment factor by a bit. but not by much. The 3rd Issue had an extra pair of staples, mounted centrally near the top of the Pouch back. From the James Harriss Collection, photos James Harriss 2012. A nylon version of the '58 Pattern was attempted in the '70s and trailed as the '72 pattern but was rejected as the material used made the webbing fall out of adjustment when placed under stress. For my part, sufficient examples exist for me to distrust the Armys ability to get its nomenclatures correct and I prefer to trust Soldier magazine and an Warrant Officer. MKV Steel Helmet and MKII Paratrooper helmet w/net. The poncho roll held a waterproof poncho, which made a reasonable basha, and many people obtained a second roll for their NBC suit. 58, then youths in the Army Cadet Force took up the same complaint, many buying their own sets from military surplus dealers. Those who would ascribe an introduction date for equipment, derived from LoCs - for any Pattern - should do so with extreme caution. It is a crown with a lion above it. MK.V Steel Helmet (Turtle or Canadian Pattern). A commonly seen method was to transfer the Cape carrier in C.E.F.O. I thought it might be a good idea to list the Naval Institute Press, Annapolis Maryland. Some of these items are included in I.E., Patt. 4) Respirator haversack is ancillary and does not attach to the webbing. Left: British Ammo Boots. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Colonel H Jones. 58 was at its trials stage. Distinguishing features: DPM Windproof Jacket. Another item shown here is a Medical pouch, whose nomenclature has yet to be determined. The camo that they used was often personalized, but usually the kind used on the oldMK2. The 1st Issue Cape carrier has a crimped, U.S. style alloy tip fitted to the buckled connection. The. Issue will be restricted to units as nominated by War office from time to time. This only became more practical when 3rd Issue Rear pouches were introduced, obviating the way the filled earlier issues sagged away from the body. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Military Issue - Used, (any views expressed are solely those of the reviewer), Ask us another question about this product. A general issue of 1958 Pattern webbing consisted of a belt, yoke, ammunition pouches (left, with provision for an SLR bayonet, and right, with a pouch to the rear for the ENERGA rifle grenade adapter), a water bottle pouch (also able to be fitted with a mug while containing the waterbottle), a pair of kidney pouches (for the storage of personal items - underwares and socks, washing and shaving kit, boot cleaning items, tewnty-four hour ration and any other items that the user may need to have secured), a poncho roll and a large pack. It could only be worn threaded on the Yoke straps. Arctic Gortex Gloves. The Clansman family of Military Radio Sets comprises nine main radio units, operating in the High Frequency (HF), Very High Frequency (VHF) and the Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Radio Bands. 1958 PatternWeb Equipment: Marching Order - (Early Issue). '58. The kidney pouches hold more and are more comfortable than the water-bottle size pouches on PLCE! connection with radio equipment, or what was used with a machine gun, etc.. Associated but not part of Pattern 1958: This modification secured the pouches to the Yoke straps, obviating the previous tendency to sag, however well packed they were. The standard GS General service (Derived from the P72 trial); Thelarge heavy loads for long missions PARA/SAS/SBSand the Artic Body Rucksack 'Bergen"was named this after a cityin Norway where a similar rucksack was usedby skiers,type CQC with back frame. When the system was originally designed, little scope was given to Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) warfare and when this was addressed, the system gained a respirator haversack to house the then issue S6 NBC Respirator. 58 were no exception and items worn were of mixed issues, until there were no further stocks, or until condemned as worn-out. (LogOut/ still being used by Army Cadets, some of the kit below is dated This is French origin and can be seen on British passports, many different regiments, and even in Canada and New Zealand. Oh yes, and because they were trainees, recruits and RMAS Cadets weren't allowed a second bum roll, so their NBC suit had to go in the large pack as well, and thus would be the only thing removed from it during the course of the entire exercise. 2PARA Maroon Beret. 37 W.E. This page was last updated: 30-Jul 14:33. The new design comprises two orders, Fighting and Marching. SAS and Paratrooper Regiment Bergen with metal frame, adjustable metal straps, side pouchs, outer ladders to fix roll matts.

This older Pattern served alongside Pattern 1958 W.E., appearing in full until 1985. The two-position closure of the wrap-around Carrier was modified to have three sets of staples, allowing for larger loads, as N.B.C. '44 and Patt. Finally, on P.71, it has a listing for CES, now grown to three uses, only one of which is Complete Equipment Schedule!! This assembly brings together the 1st Issues of the various components. Bunker 1982: South Atlantic War Militaria, Argentina WWII Era (Neutral) Reenactment Impression. In consequence, a Yoke supported rig, with both Pouches, ammunition, a Carrier, water bottle and sometimes the Carrier, cape was also worn. The Pouches, rear were designed for quick release from the belt, using Keyways, but in a way not envisaged when the Keyway first appeared in the Trials Patterns of Cavalry W.E.. 37 and had yet to be issued with Patt. This assembled set comprises those items that are 2nd Issue, these being the Ammunition- and Rear pouches, other items being un-changed. It represents the items manufactured for the greater part of the service life of Patt. In 1952, with his death and the crown's succession to the hands of his daughter Elizabeth II, the insignias had the queen's crown. Not visible here are the Utility straps stored inside the Rear pouches. The attachment of the 1st Issue Rear pouches is clearly shown and achieved by using the old-fashioned keyways in an entirely new way. Another range of items was added for the specific use of the Special Air Service (S.A.S.) 58. British Paratroopers with SLR L1A1 and M16A1 w/M203 40mm Grenade Launcher (?).

Not visible here are the sides of the box-lidded Rear pouches. 1) Ammunition pouches for 3 magazines/ utility. It was used by the Logistical Command Unit of the Royal Marines during the war. 58 was relegated to a secondary role and Patt. .45 Commando (45 CDO), Royal Marines under Lieutenant-Colonel Andrew Whitehead. This gear is pretty much bulletproof. The reason for this is not clear, as the keyway only aligns with the original link position. divided as to which is correct! By the fist Gulf War it was partially replaced by PLCE, but was still used by many troops who had not yet received the new PLCE web set.The first set of fitting instructions gives the following, comprehensive, overview of the set: With this equipment a considerable part of the load is normally borne by the waist, but the import of the old adage a change is as good as a rest can be brought into effect by the simple expedient of unfastening the buckle of the belt, thus transferring the load entirely to the shoulders. and, no, these were not dyed black! 2) Water bottle carrier has a turn-stud closure. There were several other, non-general, items in the '58 Pattern range, including load straps, compass pouch, binocular pouch, pistol holster for the Browning High Power pistol, an altimeter case and SLR butt pouch. 1958 ('58) Pattern webbing was introduced in, you guessed it, 1960*, to replace the old '37 pattern ('44 pattern had been designed as 'tropical' issue, though it later had wider use). 58 Pattern is held in stores by a number of County Cadet Forces[citation needed] to replace aging stocks of 37 Pattern webbing which were still on issue in the late 1990s. The bayonet for the latter came in a sheath fitted with a Fastex harpoon clip, which in turn fitted into a Frog, so called, that was actually an over-scabbard. S6 gasmask bag; p58 Ammo pouches. tough and usable, worth the price The new uniform (1960 Pattern, or '60 pattern) came with a new set of webbing equipment. Scots Guard in Mount Tumbledown. Something went wrong. In practice, C.E.M.O. There were a number of ancillary pouches available for specialist tasks, e.g. The launcher had long since disappeared, being replaced by more modern and self-contained weapons. This position was normally occupied by the far large Haversack, respirator, S6. The June 8th battle was the bloodiest of the war and the Argentine naval attack provoked the most casualties for Great Britain. Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Blackened brass buckle at front, with brass sliders and C-hook length adjustment (1937 style). 3) Cape carrier - Pick head carrier strap has a green anodised, square, folded aluminium terminus with a central, narrow flanged, hollow rivet (as per Large pack). Last updated on the In the first place, it wasn't particularly large, having the carrying capacity of a decent sized supermarket shopping bag. It replaced the 1937 Pattern Web Equipment that had served the UK's Armed Forces through the Second World War and the first decade of the cold war. Smock Combat Reversible Olive Drab/White and Trouser Combat Reversible Olive Drab/White. 1958 Pattern early Marching Order with Lightweight Pick and Respirator haversack, over '71 Pattern Combat smock. (Personal Load Carrying Equipment), Patt. The inside view shows that the 2nd Issue Rear pouches were still subject to the same design flaw, in that they fell away from the wearers body. The main items of equipment are made of rotproofed and water repellent lightweight webbing, dyed to British Standard Camouflage Colour no 15. The helmet is a Falkland Warveteran. CEMO Combat Equipment Marching Order. British 58 Pattern, waterbottleand cup and set of mess tins. Pouches could all be worn in a dropped position, leaving the belt free of obstructions.

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