Set with Cartridge carriers

The set illustrated shows the Battle Order for “…personnel other than infantry armed with a rifle…”, for whom Patt. ’37 instructions and Army Form G.1098 scaled only Cartridge carriers, each holding 20 rounds.

The Pattern 1937 W.E. Haversack was used with Patt. ’39, but fitted to leather shoulder straps. The Carrier for the Implement, intrenching, Patt. 1939, is fitted here on the left. The webbing version is often seen worn on the right in wartime photographs, the water bottle and its Carrier being, theoretically in the front compartment of the Haversack. The Tins, mess, rectangular filled the adjacent front compartment. The rear detail shows the Braces and their unusual crossover loop, uniquely located on the outside of the Brace. The detail at far right shows how the Braces are connected to the Cartridge carriers. From the Chris Pollendine Collection. Photographs © Chris Pollendine, 2010.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set with 1st Issue Basic pouches

Here is the Infantry Set in Marching Order, with 1st issue Basic pouches, including the Patt. '08 Haversack and Pack. From the Chris Pollendine Collection. Photographs © Chris Pollendine, 2009.

 

 

 

 

 

Set with 2nd Issue Basic pouches

These photos illustrate a set with 2nd issue Basic pouches, but without the Intrenching implement carrier or Haversack. Photos courtesy of War Department Militaria, © Paul Laidlaw 2010.