Web Equipment, Naval, Pattern 1919 - Associated Equipment
Items shown here are not part of the Pattern 1919 Naval Web Equipment. However, they are commonly associated with it.
Mills Naval Pattern Leggings
The Mills Naval Pattern Leggings are not part of the Patt. '19 equipment, but this type is often associated with it. In the Mills Golden Jubilee booklet, The Development of the Mills Woven Cartridge Belt, 1877-1956, Albert Lethern states that this pattern of Legging was adopted shortly after Pattern 1919 Naval Web Equipment, but I have not yet located an LoC entry for the type. It will be noted that the picture shows only the right Legging. I purchased what was advertised as a pair, but when they arrived I found that I had two rights. Whoever has the set with two lefts, please contact me for a trade. The Legging has been painted white. Both Naval leggings and W.E. Patt. '19 pieces are often found to be painted or blancoed white, for use by Naval Regulators ("crushers", as they were affectionately called by matelots). This Legging is size marked "1", maker marked "M.E. Co.", and dated 1923.
