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On this page you will find examples of the basic Webbing,
equipment and accessories as used by British and Commonwealth Soldiers during WW2.

| 37 Pattern Webbing Equipment.
Includes Belt, Cross Straps, Ammo Pouches, Water Bottle
& Carrier, Entrenching Tool & Carrier, Pig Stick Bayonet & Frog. |
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| 37 Pattern Webbing Equipment in
Battle Order. As above with the addition of
Small Pack & L Straps and Lightweight Respirator, Groundsheet/Gascape. |
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| Entrenching Tool Shaft, Helve and
Webbing Carrier. |
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| Water Bottle with different
versions of Webbing Carrier. |
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| General Service Respirator Mark IV
& MK VII Bag with MK III Anti-gas eyeshields |
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| Light pattern Anti-gas Respirator
introduced in early 1943. Commonly refered to
as the "Airborne" respirator it was however widely issued, especially from D-Day
onwards.
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| Washkit. Includes Razor & Spare Blades, Shaving Brush & Soap, Mirror,
Toothbrush & Paste, Comb and Spare Boot Laces. |
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| Housewife - Sewing Kit issued to
each Soldier so they can perform basic field repairs to there Uniform. Includes Cotton, Darning wool, Needles, Thimble and Spare buttons. |
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| Some of the items carried in the
Small Pack or Entrenching Tool Carrier. Rifle
cleaning kit, Button stick & Polish, Dubbin & Brush, Foot powder and Jack Knife
with Lanyard.
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