Wanted: Pattern 51 webbing entrenching tool & carrier

[Ed Storey]

Nice to see a set put together. Here are some of the contents that could be found in the basic Pouches.

Contents of Basic Pouch 1 copy.jpg

[Mikehounsell]

Thanks it is i like this kit its unique in a way. I have two bandoilers from the 60s but not Canadian also trying to find out of the housewife and the wash & shaving kit are the same as the ww2 aswell as the poilshing kit and every thing else that was in the haversack durning ww2

[Mikehounsell]

Also need to find the gas mask amd haversack for it that was used with this kit the list gets bigger

[Ed Storey]

The 1951 Pattern Web was used for over two decades so contents within the various pieces will vary according to the time-period. As an example, the plastic Water Bottles had pretty well replaced the original aluminium ones by the late 1970s. Much of the mid-to late 50s and 1960s personal kit was wartime manufacture but the contents would evolve over time. Respirators were not considered part of the Pattern and are an ancillary to it. Several Respirator Haversacks and Masks types were worn in conjunction with the 1951 Pattern.

[Mikehounsell]

Thanks for the info i will keep that in mind im aiming to have it set up the way it was when they frist issued this webbing so close to the end of the korean war. Our troops would have pretty much the same items as they would have by the end if ww2 i would think. Im still learning