British webbing Map case No.2 , W & G Ltd 1944

[Anderson]

Technically not Pattern 1937 webbing, (I believe the No1 type was approved in 1940), This type No.2, is a variation of the original No.2 and dates from 1944.

They feature a celluloid window cover for the map and a brown pressed composite board of "Tufnol" (thank goodness they don't make it anymore) and a few pockets for protractor and china pencils. Maker is "W & G Ltd 1944" (Waring & Gillow)

Period photo is of NZ Army officers on the Treasury Islands in 1944.

[Ubique]

Nice set!

[Rick W]

Not something you run across commonly , very nice mate !

[reneblacky]

Very nice Anderson love your display it's a pleasure to see, Thanks Mate

[Ubique]

Just for comparison here is my Melbourne made version by C. G. Hartley in 1944.

[Anderson]

Yes, That would be the Type No.2, Mk1. My one is apparently classified as "Map Case, Type No.2, Mk 2" by those who revel in nomenclature.

[reneblacky]

Here's an earlier crap one I have (missing the clear thingy) Plus an early Aust Hartley.

[Ubique]

Now why didn't my version come with bank notes?

[reneblacky]

Sorry Anderson! but I had delivered today the straps to complete my Australian orphaned ones! mostly 43 but there is a '44 one there 7 of them didn't have the straps!

[Ubique]

The Army just called, they want all their map cases back in case of satellite shut-down.