British Operation Granby Display

[Opex]

Hi Fellow Collectors, I thought you might like to see my Operation Granby ( Desert Storm) display. There was a real mix and match combination of uniforms worn in 1991 during this conflict as can be seen from my contribution here, I hope you enjoy my little homage to this conflict, feel free to comment or query, Regards Opex.

[Gunny Hartmann]

Glad to see you got the correct desert pattern trousers, some people don't realise the cargo pockets and buttons were changed in the mid 80s and i think a thinner inferior cloth was used!...Great display!..

[Opex]

Glad to see you got the correct desert pattern trousers, some people don't realise the cargo pockets and buttons were changed in the mid 80s and i think a thinner inferior cloth was used!...Great display!..

Thanks for looking Gunny, I have many uniforms from this conflict I will post them here over time, the Desert pattern DPM shown here is the "sparse" pattern which was first issued for Op Granby, and I have also provided a picture of the later "rust and sand" pattern for comparison , thanks again Mate much appreciated

[Gunny Hartmann]

Aaah, i didn't notice the pattern at first but the "sparse" pattern is quite different, looks kind of similar to this Czech pattern!..kamouflage.net — 2-colour desert camouflage pattern

[Tango]

Opex a nice little collection, I had a few friends who were this in War/conflict..they had all sorts of stuff..some desert & temp DPM..some chaps even wore combat high boots..talk about catching the MOD off it's guard....Thanks for showing.. Cheers Terry.

[Gunny Hartmann]

Was it these early desert boots that fell apart in the heat?...

[Tango]

Paul I know the old boots weren't much good..I used to wear U.S boots..I know now the new boots like Meindal & Lowe are a lot better but in my eyes still too heavy/hot..Here is a selection of desert boots..I'm on the left wearing US boots,The chap in the middle is sporting Meindals & the right hand man is wearing Hi-Tec boots..This was in 2008..Cheers Terry.

[Opex]

Aaah, i didn't notice the pattern at first but the "sparse" pattern is quite different, looks kind of similar to this Czech pattern!..kamouflage.net — 2-colour desert camouflage pattern

No worries Gunny, and yes the Czech pattern is very similar to the MoD issue DDPM, that's a good looking site too thanks for that

[Gunny Hartmann]

Paul I know the old boots weren't much good..I used to wear U.S boots..I know now the new boots like Meindal & Lowe are a lot better but in my eyes still too heavy/hot..Here is a selection of desert boots..I'm on the left wearing US boots,The chap in the middle is sporting Meindals & the right hand man is wearing Hi-Tec boots..This was in 2008..Cheers Terry.

Cheers for the info mate, i don't think those Hi-Tec boots were great either, i bought a brand new pair of the desert boots a couple of years ago and after about 3 months of light use the soles started to fall off!..

[Opex]

Opex a nice little collection, I had a few friends who were this in War/conflict..they had all sorts of stuff..some desert & temp DPM..some chaps even wore combat high boots..talk about catching the MOD off it's guard....Thanks for showing.. Cheers Terry.

Thanks for looking and for your comments /input Terry ,very much appreciated. I bought a large lot of clothing and equipment many years ago from a guy who served in the Gulf, the lot contained 85 Pattern DPM, Junglies all sorts, the MoD certainely were not prepared for the conflict, I was amazed when I discovered that the DDPM had to be quickly designed and issued , as they had already sold a DPM pattern to the Iraqi's!!!!!