WW11 Webbing identification

Ed Storey · #1 22-12-18, 16:31

What you have is an amalgam of two stretcher slings stitched together. Here is a photo of an actual Mk IV Stretcher Sling.

C415-4 Stretcher Sling - showing markings copy.jpg

motto (RIP) · #2 23-12-18, 03:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Storey

What you have is an amalgam of two stretcher slings stitched together. Here is a photo of an actual Mk IV Stretcher Sling.

Attachment 104199

That explains the two dates.

David

super dave · #3 23-12-18, 07:24

Ok, I wonder what they used it for as it looks like factory stitching ?

Tim Bell · #4 23-12-18, 12:45

2 of these are listed on the parts list for the Sherman Firefly - used to lift wounded out of a tank (in addition of course to the normal stretcher carrying purpose).

http://www.kingtigerebooks.co.uk/201...rom-tanks.html

Tim

Ed Storey · #5 23-12-18, 17:03

They may have been stitched together by a unit textile worker in order to be used for casualty recovery. Or perhaps someone wanted a swig for their kids.

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