Standard British army webbing set up, there is a vast array of webbing specific to requirements.
This is the easy bit. The British army used canvas ’37 pattern webbing for 47 years from 1938 to 1985. The Indian army used it for even longer. Fortunately there is a huge amount of ’37 pattern webbing around and even original wartime stuff can still be bought very cheaply.
The webbing parts are all modular and there are a number of variations in how the kit can be worn. The basic items are belt, two cross straps or yokes, a pair of basic pouches with popper fastenings and a water bottle in a canvas carrier.
Bayonet, small and large packs and various pouches can all be added depending on the impression.
This is the easy bit. The British army used canvas ’37 pattern webbing for 47 years from 1938 to 1985. The Indian army used it for even longer. Fortunately there is a huge amount of ’37 pattern webbing around and even original wartime stuff can still be bought very cheaply.
The webbing parts are all modular and there are a number of variations in how the kit can be worn. The basic items are belt, two cross straps or yokes, a pair of basic pouches with popper fastenings and a water bottle in a canvas carrier.
Bayonet, small and large packs and various pouches can all be added depending on the impression.
Wartime webbing had a lot of brass fittings. Although RSMs liked nothing better than for squaddies to spend hours polishing each bit of brass to a high shine for parade, this isn’t necessary for a combat impression. In order to reduce shine, brass was allowed to tarnish or else was blackened with paint or the soot from a lighter flame.
There is a vast array of specialist webbing that attaches to the basic webbing depending on the impression you intend doing.
We have only shown the basic's here.
There is a vast array of specialist webbing that attaches to the basic webbing depending on the impression you intend doing.
We have only shown the basic's here.
Standard British Army Gaiters during the second world war. sizes 1 to 4, 1 being the smallest.
The British Tommy wore black hobnailed leather ankle boots known as ammo boots.
Alternative a pair of used DMS boots (Direct Moulded Sole) are the closest to WW2 style uppers and can still be found fairly easily. If you don’t fancy the idea of second hand boots then a pair of army cadet boots are also a good approximation. Avoid the hobnailed parade boots that are often found at surplus stores. Although they look right, these boots have thick, inflexible soles and are useless for anything other than stamping up and down a parade ground. Boots are worn either with wool puttees or canvas anklets. Remember to lace them ladder style and if you want to put a shine on them, limit yourself to the toecaps
Alternative a pair of used DMS boots (Direct Moulded Sole) are the closest to WW2 style uppers and can still be found fairly easily. If you don’t fancy the idea of second hand boots then a pair of army cadet boots are also a good approximation. Avoid the hobnailed parade boots that are often found at surplus stores. Although they look right, these boots have thick, inflexible soles and are useless for anything other than stamping up and down a parade ground. Boots are worn either with wool puttees or canvas anklets. Remember to lace them ladder style and if you want to put a shine on them, limit yourself to the toecaps
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