British MK6 /MK6 A Helmet Covers

[James C]

Nice Temperate cover Ade and displays well on the Turtle

[reneblacky]

Here's the list for you Ade--

A/6/CLO – at least 1947 to …
A/78 - early-mid 1960s to 1979
CT2, CT3, CT4 - 1979 to 1985
SL31 – 1983? to 1990
SL32 - 1985 to 1994
SL33 - 1989 to 1995 (?)
SL34 - 1990 to 1994
ST1 - 1994 to 2003
ST2 - ???
CT34 - 1995 to 1997
CT1A - 1996 to 1997
CC2 - 1996 to 2007
OC2 - 2002 to 2003
CC - 2004 to 2007
DC1, DC2, ESL - 2003 to at least 2010
(DC1 - 2003 to at least 2010)
(DC2 - at least 2006 to at least 2010)
DCIBESL – at least 2008 to 2009
DC4 – at least 2008 to 2012

A/78/G.S./13101/G.S. 1a(1) – NBC trousers, Remploy, packed May 1967 (1966 date deleted)
A/78/CLO/23153/CT5A – NBC gloves, DAC, 1968
A/78/G.S./20148/G.S. 1a(1) – NBC trousers, Remploy, packed Aug 1969
A/78/CLO/32935/DC67 (1) – NBC gloves, packed Nov 1971
A/78/CLO/33893/DC69 (1) – 68 pattern smock, CW Son Ltd, 1971
A/78/CLO/38647/DC69 (1) – 68 pattern trousers, CW Son Ltd, 1972
A/78/CLO/38799/DC67 – respirator case, BHE Ltd, 1972
A/78/CLO/41990/CB(CT)2A – NBC gloves, Dipco, Dec 1973
A/78/CLO/44665/CB(CT)2C – NBC gloves, SG Ltd, 1974
A/78/CLO/41465//M/CB(CT)1C – drawers cellular, Meridian Ltd, Feb 1975
[above is contract no on garment, batch label also gives “Order A/78/CLO/41851/1/M/CB(CT)1C”]
A/78/CLO/46903/CB(CT)2C – NBC suit, XAT, 1975
A/78/CLO/47456/CB(CT)2B - rucksack, M.E.L, 1975
A/78/CLO/46905/CB(CT)2C – NBC smock, SPE, Jan 1976
A/78/CLO/50169/CB(CT) – NBC overboots, maker not stated, Jan 1977
A/78/CLO/50662/CB(CT)1C – jersey man's heavy, TWK, 1977
A/78/CLO/52159/CB(CT)2A – sleeping bag, CQC, 1977
A/78/CLO/55654/CB(CT)2B – casualty bag, Remploy, packed May 1978
A/78/CLO/57092/CB(CT)4A - jersey, heavy, Remploy, 1979
A/78/CLO/57761/CB(CT)2B – NBC smock, maker not shown, April 1979
A/78/CLO/57761/CB(CT)2B – NBC smock, maker not shown, April 1979
A/78/CLO/56726/CB(CT) 2B – NBC gloves, S.G. Ltd, packed May 1979
A/78/CLO/57761/CB(CT)2B – NBC trousers, maker not shown, Dec 1979
CT4B/17 – flak jacket, James Smith and Co, 1979
CT2B/232 – respirator haversack, Remploy, 1979
CT2B/436 – NBC Mk3 trousers, no maker, fabric date July 1979
CT3B/566 – lowland spats, Hobsons, 1979
CT2B/339 – casualty protective bag, Remploy, 1980
CT2B/431 – NBC smock, Remploy, 1980
CT2B/496 – S6 respirator haversack, Remploy, 1980
CT2B/544 – NBC smock, James Smith, 1980, Jan 1981 (fabric date 4/80)
CT2A/618 – thermal overboots, Remploy, 1980
CT2B/436 – NBC trousers, no maker, Nov 1980, Mar 1981
CT2B/496 – S6 respirator haversack, Remploy, 1981
CT2B/723 – NBC suit, Remploy, fabric 6/81, packed 11/81
CT4A/803 – jersey man's heavy, Remploy, 1981
CT4B/844 - dpm arctic smock, 180/96, GQ Defence Equipment Ltd, 1982 or earlier (IWM – issued to war artist Linda Kitson)
CT2A/904 – NBC overboots, LBRCo, Oct 1981
CT2B/895 – NBC gloves, S.G. Ltd, packed July 1982
CT2B/962 – NBC smock, Remploy, June, Aug, Oct. 1982 [fabric Oct 81]
CT2B/980 – respirator haversack, Remploy, 1982
CT4A/1000 - jersey, J Pick & Sons Ltd, 1982
CT4A/1001 – jersey, Remploy, 1982
CT2A/1150 – sleeping bag, CQC, 1982
CT2A/1285 - NBC gloves, Dipco, Feb, Dec 1982
CT2B/1202 – NBC suit, fabric date June 1982, packed March 1983
CT2A/1477 – 58 patt poncho roll, CWL, 1982
CT2A/1553 – Arctic rucksack, CQC, 1982
CT2A/2630 – NBC overboots, LBRCo, June 1983
CT4A/1023 – Jersey, Remploy, 1983
CT2B/1202 – NBC trousers, Remploy, Oct 1983
CT2B/1238 - Individual Protection Kit, Remploy, 1983
CT2A/1555 – sleeping bag, CQC, 1983
CT2A/1682 – rucksack, CQC, 1983
CT4B/1634 – smock reversible, Vacuum Reflex Ltd, Dec 1983
CT2B/896 – NBC gloves, S.G. Ltd, packed Feb 1984
CT2B/1415 – facelet mask, CQC, 1984
CT4A/1401 – jersey, TWK, 1984
CT4B/1415 – NBC facelet, Remploy, July 1984
CT4B/1895 - PVC trousers, ?, June 1984
CT2B/1528 – NBC suit, Remploy, July 1984, March 1985
CT4A/1610 – Jersey, heavy wool, Remploy, 1984/85
CT2B/1528 – NBC trousers, Remploy, 1985
CT2B/1653 – NBC trousers, Remploy, 1985
CT2A/2061 – rucksack, CQC, 1984
CT2A/2630 – NBC overboots, Leyland & B’ham Rubber Company, June 1985
SL32b/1872 – NBC gloves, S.G. Ltd, packed Dec 1985
SL32b/1900 – NBC smock, no maker, 1985
SL31a/1952 – Jersey, J Pick & Sons Ltd, 1983
SL31b/2385 - PVC trousers, ?, Dec 1985
SL32b/1981 – NBC gloves, Dipco, 1986
SL32b/1987 – NBC suit, Remploy, July 1986
SL32b/1988 – NBC suit, J S & Co (Derby), July 1986
SL31a/2189 – NBC trousers, Supercraft, packed June 1987
SL32b/2091 – NBC gloves, S.G. Ltd, packed July 1987
SL31a/2349 – NBC overboots, LBR, packed July 1987
SL32b/2389 – Jersey Heavy Wool, J Pick & Sons Ltd, 1987
SL32b/2450 – visor cover, Helmets Ltd, 1987
SL31b/2877 – OD foul weather jacket, Mileta Sports Ltd, 1987
SL32a/3754 – NBC personal protection kit, Remploy, 1987
SL32a/3891 - sleeping bag liner, ?, June 1987
SL31a/2441 - chemical casualty bag, ?, packed Dec 1987
SL31a/2442 – chemical casualty bag, Remploy, Jan 1988
SL32a/4058 – bergen, CQC, 1988
SL32a/4261 - various PLCE equipment items, ?, March 1988.
SL32a/4296 – sleeping bag cover, CQC, 1988
SL31b/2935 – NBC suit, Remploy, Oct 1988
SL31b/2935 - NBC trousers, Remploy, Dec 1988
SL33b/3773 – NBC gloves, S.B. Ltd, packed Mar 1989
SL33a/4??? – 58 patt pouch, CWL, 1989
SL32a/4661 – Rucksack long, CWL, 1989
SL31b/3205 – NBC trousers, Remploy, Dec 1989
SL31b/3085 – NBC gloves, J North & Sons, 1990
SL33b/4444 – NBC gloves, C.W.S. Ltd, Feb 1990
SL33b/4481 – NBC gloves, S.B. Ltd, Feb 1990
SL32b/5028 – NBC overboots, maker not stated, packed 1990
SL33c/391 – headover/balaclava, VMC, 1990
SL32b/5254 – NBC suit, Remploy, Aug 1990, May 1991
SL3/7/51 – NBC suit, J Compton Sons, packed June 1991
SL34b/0146 – NBC smock, Remploy, July 1991
SL32a/4616 – bivouac bag, CQC, 1991
SL32a/5519 – rifle grenade pouch, CQC, 1991
SL34b series – 1990 to early/mid 90s (ddpm clothing)
SL32a/5578 – PLCE side pouch, Remploy, 1991
SL32a/5578 – PLCE frog, Remploy, 1991
SL32a/5788 – compression sack for sleeping bag, A.I.L., 1992
SL34b/0246 – NBC suit, Remploy, 6/92, 10/92 (fabric date 9/91), 3/93
SL34b/0490 – NBC overboots, bp, packed Nov 1992
SL32A/5975 – respirator haversack, CWL, 1993
SL32a/6123 – dpm respirator haversack, Remploy, 1993
SL32a/6174 – rifle grenade pouch, Jacon, 1993
SL32a/6320 – dpm PLCE frog, Remploy, 1994
SL34b/0742 – NBC overboots, LBR, packed Sept 1994
SL34b/0757 – overalls white, Supercraft, 1994
ST1A/1292 – NBC suit, LBRCO, 1994
ST1A/1406 – 2nd patt pre-S95 desert trousers – 1993-1995?
SL33b/5489 – NBC gloves, OWR-H, packed Jan 1995
CT/CB 34B/0969 – NBC overboots, maker not stated, March 1995
SL34b/0281 – NBC gloves, James North & Sons Ltd, packed Nov 94, Apr 95
CC2/1531 – Soldier 95 ripstop smock, 1995-2000
CT32A/6688 – SA80 cover, 1995
CT34B/1036 – NBC overboots, Oct 1995
CT34B/1039 – gaiters GS, 1995 and 1996
CT34B/1060 – gaiters GS, 1995
CT1A/1005 – PLCE belt, Papworth, 1996
CT1A/1066 – NBC overboots, Oct 1996
CT1A/1067 – NBC overboots, Nov 1996
CT1A/1067 – NBC overboots, Acton, Jun 1997
CT1A/1157 – gaiters GS, 1997
CT34B/1154 – NBC smock, Remploy, packed Feb 1997
CT34B/1154 – NBC trousers, Remploy, packed Sept 1997
ST1A/1197 – NBC inner gloves, Nov 99, Feb 2000
CT1A/1103 – NBC gloves, Mar 2000
ST1A/1292 – NBC suit, Remploy, packed Jan 2000; June 2001; Mar 2003
ST1A/1456 – NBC gloves, Feb 2001
ST1A/1467 – parachute helmet, 2001
OC2a/1593 – desert windproof smock, Supercraft (Europe) Ltd, 2002
OC2a/1614 – desert helmet cover, Supercraft (Europe) Ltd, 2003
OC2/1534 – vest CS95, 2003
ST1A/1478 – NBC gloves, 2003
DC1bESL/0010 - desert windproof smock, Armour Products, 2003
DC1aESL/0052 – NBC trousers, Remploy, Sept 2003
CC2/1567 – roll mat, AP Ltd, 2004
DC1aESL/0014 – Mk6 helmet, 2004
DC1aESL/0118 – NBC overboots, Silvertown UK Ltd, Dec 2004
DC1aESL/0156 – PLCE belt, 2004
DC1a/ESL/0127 – NBC smock, Remploy, 2005
DC1a/ESL/0151 – rucksack cover, 2005
DC1a/ESL/0237 – NBC suit, Remploy, Jan 2006
DC2CESL/3129 – desert windproof smock, Cooneen Watts & Stone, 2006
DC1BESL/6004 – gloves, combat, 2006
DC4BESL/1000 – sleeping bag cover, 2006
CC2/1567 – roll mat, AP Ltd, 2007
DC2CESL/3154 – small pouch cover, 2007
DC1BESL/6007 – combat gloves, 2007
DC1aESL/0369 – gaiters, 2007
DC1aESL/0391 – desert sheet, J & S Franklin, 2008, 2009
DC2BESL/1000 - sleeping bag cover, 2009
DC2CESL/3154 – rucksack covers, 2007, 2008, 2009
DC2CESL/3129 – windproof smock, CW&S, 2009
DC2CESL/3129 – desert helmet cover, Cooneen Watts & Stone, 2010
DC1A/1043 – Arctic sleeping bag, 2010
DC2B12514 – vest, 2010
I suspect the A/78/CLO format may have been introduced after the Defence (Transfer of Functions) Act 1964 when "A" signified Army. I notice after that time publications that formerly used a WO Registry File number assumed an "A" prefix as well. Prior to this what was the typical contract prefix?

I think "GS" is General Stores as I notice the Army Cataloguing Authority combined responsibilities for Clothing & General Stores at Didcot, so one can see the CLO/GS is closely related.

Contract A/78/CLO//48022/CB(CT)2B (Haversack, Respirator, NBC Mk 2A, 8485-99-137-1438) Dated 1976

Contract CT4b/1895 (Trouser, Mans, Waterproof, PVC, DP, 8415-99-130-4888)
dates from 13/6/1984.

Contract SL31b/2385 (Trouser, Mans, Waterproof, DP, PVC, 8415-99-130-4887)
dates from 3/12/1985.

Contract SL32a/3891 (Liner, Sleeping Bag, Long, 8465-99-120-9070)
dates from 29/6/1987.

Contract CT2a/2282 (Liner, Sleeping Bag C and GS, NSN NOT SPECIFIED, almost identical to 120-9070 above)
dates from 31/1/1989.

Contract CT2a/2228 (Liner, Sleeping Bag C and GS, 8465-99-120-8197)
prototype submitted 8/3/1984 and assessed on 23/8/1984. (not clear if this was actually approved)

Contract SL31a/2441 (Bag, Casualty, Chemical Protective MK11, 6530-99-130-6832)
package dated March 1988, packed December 1987.

Contract SL31a/2147 (Casualty Bag Chemical Proof Half Mk1 (sic)) (8415-99-132-4882) Spec No. SCRDE/PB/11/77
submitted 21/4/1986 Approved 29/7/1986

Contract SL322a/4261 dates from 1/3/1988, consisted of at least 13 items and included:
Pouch, Water Bottle (8465-99-130-9359) (Item 13 of the contract)
Yoke, main (8465-99-130-9355)
Cover, Hand Shovel (8465-99-130-9362)
Haversack, Respirator (8465-99-130-9357)

Edited to add more contract dates....and even more.....9/10/2015

SL31a / 2147 Date 1986 C.Q.C. (Casualty Bag Chemical Proof (sic) Whole, Mk1. 8415-99-132-4881)
SL32a / 5018 Date 1990 RR. Belt, Waist, Adj. Surely the last 58 pattern belt ever made?
CT2a / 1763 Date 1983 58 Pattern Ammo Pouch Left, whatever the name is
SL32a / 5875 Date 1992 REMPLOY. (Belt, Waist, Large, OD IRR, 8465-99-132-1565)
SL32a / 6121 Date 1993 C.Q.C. (Pouch, Side, Rucksack, DPM IRR 8465-99-132-1555)
SL32a / 6122 Date 1993 C.W.L. (Carrier, Water canteen, DPM IRR, 8465-99-132-1556)
SL32a / 6325 Date 1994 Papworth. (Pouch, Ammunition, Universal, DPM IRR, 8465-99-132-1557)
ST1a / 1444 Date 2001 (Carrier, Entrenching Tool Case, 8465-99-132-1554)
ST1a / 1510 Date 2003 HFS. (Belt, Waist, Large, OD IRR, 8465-99-132-1565)

Jacket, Bush, (S.C.C. 19) Green. 1947; 6/CLO/N812/7

Trousers Protective N.B.C. No. 1 Mk. 2. 1971 (Packed Mar 1972); A/78/CLO/34433/DC69(3)

Gloves Inner (For Use With Gloves NBC). Packed Dec 1976; A/78/CLO/50168/CB(CT)2B

Gloves Protective NBC (Outer). Packed Jan 1979 (1978, 8 crossed out, 9 written in); A/78/CLO/53062/CB(CT)2A

Overboots N.B.C. No.1 Mk. 3 (Fishtail). Packed Feb 1980; CT 2A/237

Mk II Combat Glove GL 8415 99 978 3712 Size 8 DC2B/2591 2015

Belt waist 58 pattern and/or belt waist working dress large cn 8465-99-869-3248 ct1a / 1021 1996
Correct early manufacturers number of CT4b/360..this dates to approx 1980 to 1981..all the pre 1000 numbers are Falklands and before.

[Composite]

... I dont think it's on there...

[reneblacky]

... I dont think it's on there...

you could roughly date it to 84-85

[Composite]

'pretty sure I've posted this one somewhere before but can't find it. I've had a Gortex-esque reversible cover for a few years now (with foliage straps on the DPM side) and recently I bought one without straps. Until receipt I hoped that I'd found yet another variant but, on closer ispection, it's possible to make out where stitching had once been....although this new one (without elastic) has been used.

'


still don't know much about these...no label etc.....

[James C]

Composite I've had a rethink on the PECOC theory Qatari military perhaps Attachment 1048473

Borrowed a ddpm cover from one of my Iraqi M80's and placed over my export LBA F6 just to compare with the reference picture

[Composite]

Did anyone here get the “Snipers Helmet Cover” from EBay yesterday?....it was for a scrimmed Cover and a smock + other bits...(£200 though) - the cover had a formal label but I’m not yet convinced it was an Issue item. I’ve not seen one before....I’m assuming it was a 6/6A cover but that’s guess work....it could’ve been made for a 7........

[James C]

No Ade, I must of missed that listing, sounds interesting though

[James C]

Where have the last two years gone i do not know ,been wanting to add a Hi-Vis GS Mk6 to the collection but waited until i could find a been there issued example ,used mostly by range staff and when troops were marching in column on public roads ,unsure what the central loops are for so something for me to further research

[kradman]

I have seen Cyalume light sticks put though the loops when training at night , With the Royal Engineers its normally the instructor wearing the high Viz cover when bridge building or working with Plant and Cranes Etc