What is this? Toggle rope ladder device?

[motto]

Now identified but how is it used?

David

[Blackpowder44 (RIP)]

Originally Posted by motto

Now identified but how is it used?

David

as I understand it, it was used as a fireing step. The togglerope, or a number of them would be attached to a suitable position and then the sniper could elevate himself up onto a fireing position by standing on the metal step. The toggle rope in the ebay add is too thin. John.

[motto]

Awkward to get on and awkward to get off, it seems to be a fairly useless item as both feet would have to arrive at exactly the same time unlike any ladder arrangement Ive ever encountered. Either it's a folly or there is more to the story.

David

[DougR]

Originally Posted by motto

Now identified but how is it used?

David

Hi David

I am trying to find out more about the toggle rope step, as I also have one in my collection.

Can you please advise what information is given in the Vocabulary of Ordnance Stores, ref. AE 0154 ?


Thanks in advance!