The 1937 pattern small pack and it's contents.

[Adrian Stevenson]

The US TL122C.

The earlier "A" version was brass bodied. The "B" was part brass, part plastic, whereas the "C" shown here was all plastic.

[Adrian Stevenson]

Another small type of flashlight.

[Akina]

hello
question, Compass , is he important for a brit/cdn soldier ?
if yes , who use compass ? soldier , NCO , officer ? all....
thanks
Eric

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Eric, all Officers would carry a compass. Some NCO's would as well. OR's would generally not carry one unless they were members of a special forces unit, such as a Parachute Pathfinder Company.

Cheers, Ade.

[Akina]

ok , super , thanks Ade.

[Husky]

Hi Rob, I am please you too are enjoying the thread.

These knives were general issue to all branches of the British Forces, everyone had one.

I have only two. As it is something I have not chose to collect in quantity. But one of mine did come from a Vet. I will add a pic once I have taken one These knives are a subject in their right. I will try and borrow a few from friends to do a thread. There are a huge number of makers variants. There are some rare ones to look out for, such as the special SOE issue one.

Cheers, Ade.

Hello Ade
I have a question , How this rope ( Lanyards) is fixed to the belt ?

Thanks for your help
Eric

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Eric, it is not fixed to the belt.

The lanyard (rope) is worn around the waist. The knife then is kept inside the trouser pocket.

Cheers, Ade.

[Husky]

ok,thanks Ade

[Husky]

Question again Ade

brown anti-gas powder , this is important item ? if yes,
to transport in the Haversack ?




thanks for your help

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Eric, I cannot read all the writing on the tin? Do you have a better pic?It is not one I have seen before. Looks like a tin of "Blanco" powder used to restore the colour of webbing. Certain types were made just to use on the respirator case.

Cheers, Ade.

[Husky]

Hi Ade

On ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/CAN-WW2-Boite-de-...QQcmdZViewItem

write on the tin:
I think

CLEANSER,HAVERSACK
RESPIRATOR,ANTI-GAS
WEB EQUIPMENT, MARK II
DARK BROWN

THE CAPO POLISHES LIMITED
HAMILTON CANADA
1943

[Adrian Stevenson]

hi Eric, yes, it is what I though. The powder was used to restore the colour of the webbing.

Nice tin I would buy one myself but he does not take "PayPal" and other methods of payment are too expensive. I do not trust cash in the post.

Cheers, Ade.

[Husky]

Super !! thanks Ade !!

I write to the seller for you , you live in UK , maybe accept paypal .
I will contact you tomorrow.

later

[Mk1rceme]

Great thread!

I also have my small and large packs filled with original contents.

Here are some period pics that I used to gather all the items...

Small Pack:


In the picture from left to right at the top.
gas cap
spare socks
mess tins
shaving gear
tin of emergency rations
cigarettes and chocolate
face net
toothbrush and washing kit
water sterilizing outfit
balaclava
spare boot laces
hairbrush
cutlery
and the kit is spread on a towel.


Entrenching Tool Carrier:


The entrenching tool carrier was also used as a sort of pack it was used to carry:
4"x2" cleaning rag for rifle
oil bottle
pull through
rifle cleaning brush
dubbing and dubbing brush
gauze
And if there was any room left, the mattock head.

[peter monahan]

Lovely display, Adrian! Ok if I 'borrow" the photos for a private file for future reference - with suitable attribution of course and definitely not for circulation?

I have some friends over here who do WWII re-enacting and I KNOW they won't have seen some of this stuff in the pristine condition yours are!

Peter