Australian Pattern 1937 Webbing Set in Pictures

[geelong]

Whack up your pouches and the rest as singles Mate

hi Rene the shirt on top were they made the same in the 50s or only 44 45 would you no. thanks mark

[reneblacky]

I'm not sure but this one is 44 dated

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Yep the shoe company

[karkee]

Ahh I had the Wifey pull out the IR scope thingy to take a shot of the belt stamps, can't see how you can see extra ink by doing this!?!

Thanks for the snap Rene! I guess it doesn't work so well...maybe it is that hard-to-see Australian ink? lol

[reneblacky]

Couple of 43 mk2 types from the Grosby shoe makers, (You older Aussies may remember the TV ads with the dog? 70's-80's)
Showing the material differences and a possible top bolt mfg

[reneblacky]

two smaller pouches Canadian made 42.

FYI apparently the earlier Canadian pouches are uncommon in Canada

[reneblacky]

Couple of 43 mk2 types from the Grosby shoe makers, (You older Aussies may remember the TV ads with the dog? 70's-80's)
Showing the material differences and a possible top bolt mfg

extra shame no mention of military mfg

[reneblacky]

Sorry to bore all with the basic pouches Thought to add in a issued RMB and a GMH together to show more variations in the materials.

[reneblacky]

Interesting Aust issued ME Co. 43 mkIII This one has seen interesting service!
https://www.awm.gov.au/unit/U56050/

[karkee]

FYI apparently the earlier Canadian pouches are uncommon in Canada

They probably went to the Canadian Army or possibly South Africa...

[karkee]

Interesting Aust issued ME Co. 43 mkIII This one has seen interesting service!
https://www.awm.gov.au/unit/U56050/

So he was captured sometime in 1943-45? Were the Japanese taking many prisoners at this late date?