1937 WEBBING rmb ltd

[jeff franklin]

hi does anyone know what ( RMB LTD 1941)STANDS FOR I HAVE SOME 1937 WEBBING WITH THIS CODE ON IT BEEN TOLD ITS AUSTRALIAN BUT UNABLE TO LOCATE ANY INFPO IT
KIND REGARDS JEFF

[christek]

Hi Jeff, welcome to the forum mate!
Sorry I can't tell you what company the marking stands for but I agree that it is an Australian one as I recall having that exact marking on MkII basic pouches I have owned in the past.
Cheers!

[Ubique]

Welcome Jeff. I'm sure someone here will soon have an answer. Are you able to post pics?

Oz.

[karkee]

Hi Jeff,

I can tell you that your item was made by Ruskin Motor Bodies Party, Limited of Melbourne, so it is Australian-made. Here is a thread on Australian webbing if you are interested...

Australian Pattern 1937 Webbing Set in Pictures

Page 3 shows more items made by Ruskin, as well as a photo of the factory during the war!

Australian Pattern 1937 Webbing Set in Pictures

1941 is quite an early date for RMB! The only Ruskin items I have seen with this date are Mk2 pouches for the "Foresight, Bar, Deflection, Mk1" for the .303 Vickers MMG. Do you have any pictures of your item?