Cheers Michael, oh how I wish I could keep my junk pile so neat!!!
Are you trying to recreate a supply depot?
All of my stuff just ends up in one of two shelves and if they don't fit there they go into an ammo box.
Also this thread has saved me on more than one occasion!
Aust issued 1940 pair Bagcraft & MW&S MkII
R.Burns & MW&S MKII unissued for Aust not common down here
Can't make out this maker MkIII looks similar to a Bagcraft mfg
Last edited by reneblacky; 11-30-2016 at 11:50 AM. Reason: added text
Yesterday I got a few L-straps at a show, and 3 of them are a bit unusual:
This 'economy'-type left L-strap is dated both 1941 and 1942, and is stamped 'straps':
I have read about the 'wide buckle'-version before but I can't find it now. Instead of the usual tapered bit and the small buckle the wide webbing goes all the way to a unusual, wide buckle. I guess this was for ease of production? The stamps are almost gone but I think it's dated 1943.
The third strap has the standard design but the buckle is made of what seems to be a metal alloy, not brass. Also, the end of the wide strap is just sewn, not crimped with a brass end. It is dated 1944.
Excellent guide!! Leon.
WOW! BYE JOVE, you hit the nail square on the head. now that clears up the fact that some of us made fun of the INDIANS for carrying the wated bottle / canteen on there backs! well done. I for one think / beleave that it should put into the STICKY SECTION!
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