Interwar Pattern 1908 W.E. Set in Pictures
Article about: Presented below is a set of Pattern 1908 webbing manufactured between 1919 and 1935. It is assembled in a configuration that is often seen in contemporary pictures of Interwar Empire forces,
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Great post Warspite!! I love the period picture!
It is fascinating that they continued to sew the rear closure strap on diagonally and without a brass tip on a carrier manufactured to the new specs. It is also interesting that they didn't modify pattern 1919 waterbottle carriers (which were designed prior to the 1921 modification). Khaki (not blue-gray) Pattern 1925 waterbottle carriers were also top closing since they were designed after 1921.
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Another picture of of the 1st Bn. Northamptonshire Regiment wearing their webbing in the interwar style in Waziristan in 1936.
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excellent set up. 08 patt webbing still looks great whatever period! very informative too.
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Thanks MG1918, I'm glad you found it informative! I love the interwar period personally!
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Great photo Warspite!
I've seen the brace looped around the belt during the Great War, by soldiers issued with pistol equipment, but no brace adapters. The soldier in your photo does not appear to have a holster, but he does look like he's wearing a pack. Perhaps he is using the belt/braces as a counter balance for his large pack?
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Here's a shot from "World War II in HD Colour: The Mediterranean and North Africa" showing British troops advancing in North Africa. Notice how they are wearing their waterbottles over the center back of their Pattern 1937 belts, reminiscent of interwar troops and their style of wearing their Pattern 1908 webbing.
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