1908 2nd pattern Battle Order webbing set WW1 British Army by GSE
1908 2nd model battle order webbing set, By General Service Equipment
this was worn by the British Army and British Empire soldiers from the winter of 1914 until replaced by 1937 webbing. The difference from the original 1st pattern set is that in October 1914 when soldiers were starting to dig trenches and they stepped up to a fire position on the parapit the left ammo pouch was rubbing on the wood of the trench and coming open with the bullets being lost in the mud below, so a modification was made to stop the pouches opening and is known as the 2nd pattern.
1908 2nd model battle order webbing set, By General Service Equipment
this was worn by the British Army and British Empire soldiers from the winter of 1914 until replaced by 1937 webbing. The difference from the original 1st pattern set is that in October 1914 when soldiers were starting to dig trenches and they stepped up to a fire position on the parapit the left ammo pouch was rubbing on the wood of the trench and coming open with the bullets being lost in the mud below, so a modification was made to stop the pouches opening and is known as the 2nd pattern.
Includes:
- 1908 waist belt. size Medium to fit up to 42" waist
- 1908 2nd pattern ammo pouches
- 1908 cross straps Medium with buckles for attaching the pack
- 1908 water bottle carrier
- 1908 bayonet carrier frog
- 1908 helve carrier
- 1908 small pack
- 1908 entrenching tool head carrier
General service Equipment (GSE) manufacture a range of equipment for the British re-enactor which will see the user through many years of service on and off the re-enactment battlefield.
The design and manufacture of GSE equipment is based on original items giving the wearer an accurate portrayal of the era at a great value for money price point.
Weight (g) | 2200.00 |
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Brand | GSE General Service Equipment |
Restricted Product? | No |
Affiliation | British |
Service | Army |
Colour | Khaki/Tan |