Mattock Carriers UK & Australian

[reneblacky]

Had 'em out took a couple pics -Left UK made (top left Aust mod). note the bottom right (Aust) is a factory reject fixed for service.
Anyway it's a whatever post. No light box here sorry! and the mop cloths are genuine!

[Roger M]

Nice collection, have you got the tools to go with them ?

[Rick W]

Nice lot Rene,
I've got a couple of really rough ones, but here is my best one.
UK made , P08 marked ME Co , dated 1911
Note the strap modifications to suit P37 gear.
You can see the marks where the original 2" chapes and buckles have been removed.
marked CMF WA and D&D .
Cheers Rick

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[Roger M]

I have a 1940 dated one with the O8 straps on.

[Danmark]

These used to be in boxes by the dozen when I was a lad haunting the disposal stores, nobody wanted them cause nobody knew what to do with them.....

.. then along came Rene!!!

Problem solved ...

[Ubique]

Good idea Rene. Dragged mine out. I dont have a WWI entrenching tool cover but there seems to be a JG one here. Three of the five heads are WWI (McKay, Chillington and Meadowbank) and two of the helves are also WWI.

[reneblacky]

Nice collection, have you got the tools to go with them ?

Cheers Roger just have the one I'm guessing is Canadian? came with a Canadian carrier and is only marked with a Z.

[08SMLE48]

I’ve been looking for one of these to no avail..... well not in a reasonable price range anyways. Now I know where they all went!!! Nice collections fellas

[reneblacky]

Nice lot Rene,
I've got a couple of really rough ones, but here is my best one.
UK made , P08 marked ME Co , dated 1911
Note the strap modifications to suit P37 gear.
You can see the marks where the original 2" chapes and buckles have been removed.
marked CMF WA and D&D .
Cheers Rick

Nice typical Aust WW2 stitching & thread never seen one like it Mate! It's a frikken ripper!!!

[reneblacky]

Good idea Rene. Dragged mine out. I dont have a WWI entrenching tool cover but there seems to be a JG one here. Three of the five heads are WWI (McKay, Chillington and Meadowbank) and two of the helves are also WWI.

Outstanding Ubique what a great bunch of sets!