WW2 1945 British Jungle Greens

[Grimebox]

I got a few more ‘jungle’ things for Christmas. First up an Indian produced jack knife

[Grimebox]

A 1939 dated kullah (turban cone). This is unissued and quite a small size. Unfortunately the turbans (Pagri) themselves would appear to be very rare.
I have also included the variety of ways in which they could be worn
(For more info please see link: Turbans of the Indian Army | Military Sun Helmets)

[Grimebox]

A couple of allied produced Burmese propaganda leaflets.
SB/42 All Youth's Solemn Pledge (the one with the horse)
SB/81 Unite for Final Victory!

(For more info on propaganda leaflets: Psychological Warfare, Psychological Operations, and Information Operations)

[Grimebox]

A 1945 dated lightweight jungle beret

[Jerry B]

A 1939 dated kullah (turban cone). This is unissued and quite a small size. Unfortunately the turbans (Pagri) themselves would appear to be very rare.
I have also the variety of ways in which they could be worn
(For more info please see link: Turbans of the Indian Army | Military Sun Helmets)

I have only ever seen the cones for sale, never the complete item

[Grimebox]

Not WW2 but immediately postwar 1946 dated book on the campaign in Burma with a number of good images of British soldiers.

[Roger M]

You have a nice collection of bits and pieces from the soldiers in the jungle . I have a similar looking mannequin with my 44 Pattern equipment (missing trousers and hat though) and various items I have picked up, I will have to start a similar thread as I don't want to spoil yours.

[Grimebox]

Unissued Indian made 1944 dated Jungle shorts. The shorts have buttons dated from 1934 to 1937. Shorts were not often worn in the front line in the jungle due to leaches and all other sorts of creepy crawlies, however, they can be seen being worn by artillery men and soldiers at rest.

Our man here is wearing his black ammo boots as he is yet to be issued jungle boots

[Grimebox]

1943 dated Calcutta made binoculars and officers accouterments included a .38 Enfield revolver

[Grimebox]

Our man has been captured by the Japanese. His uniform has fallen apart over time and all he is left with is his slouch hat and a loincloth