Airborne Rifle Valsie

[tylis2]

A protective case for the Lee Enfield service rifle, made of heavy green felt. It had a canvass attachment to the parachute harness and let down rope. It was intended to be used instead of the leg bag.

[tylis2]

Can someone on the other side of the pond translate the markings on this please?

I understand the 44th A/B and the REME (TA) but what does the 'w/shops' mean?

Regards

Steve T

[seebee1]

Work Shops?

[tylis2]

Thanks Seebee1 but why would this valise be marked to a 'work shop'? Is there a special meaning to work shop? Is a work shop similar to an American 'Company'? What does a work shop do in an AB operation? Is it a maintenance company?

Regards,
Steve T

[chippler]

R.E.M.E = Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
T.A = Territorial Army

Each regiment has R.E.M.E soldiers attached to it. They form a "workshop," which is called a Light Aid Detachment if they are supporting at the front line. There, they repair the units equipment.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_Aid_Detachment

- Chris

[tylis2]

Got it. Thanks Chris.