1908 pattern webbing [1] Mills Webbing forum The equipment was initially tested by troops in Great Britain, the Middle East and in India and as a result was accepted by the Army Council in 1907. Soldier of Fortune sell two makes of 1908 webbing, their standard set by GSE and their ‘museum quality’ set by Kay Canvas. The 1908 Pattern Web Infantry Equipment was an innovative type of webbing equipment issued to the British Army during World War I. 08. During the Second Boer War of 1899–1902, the standard British Army set of personal equipment, comprising a belt, haversack and ammunition pouches, was the leather Slade-Wallace Equipment, which had been introduced in 1888. After the Helve Carrier, the Entrenching Tool Head Carrier is well known to be the next most difficult item of 1908 Equipment to obtain, the difficulty encountered due to both elements being withdrawn from the 1908 Webbing Equipment post war and discarded, this Presented below are 33 period photos of Royal Navy sailors and officers wearing Patterns 1908 and 1919 between 1920 and 1942. Add to Wish List. The bottle is secured Feb 2, 2021 · The 1925 Pattern examples, however, will have the Air Ministry mark inside and be dated ‘1941’ or earlier. of Rog Dennis, one of the founders of Karkee Web and the driving force behind what it is today. The British were the first European army to replace leather belts and pouches with webbing, a The 1908 Pattern Web Equipment was the main equipment with which the British and Imperial armies fought the First World War. During WW1 as an economy measure to save on brass and assembly, from 1915 until 1917 a version of the 1908 Pattern Webbing Cartridge Carriers was instituted whereby the two piece brass press closure buttons of the standard Cartridge Carriers was replaced by a simple 1937 Pattern - WWII British Soldier's Webbing Set In the early 1930s it was decided to replace the 1908 pattern webbing, as it was thought that in the next war infantrymen would be part of a motorized and mechanized army, rather than fighting in trenchers. Pictures and Video by Mike South: https://www. Although it had advantages over its predecessor it was BRITISH MILITARY WEB GEAR: PATTERN 1908 WEBBING EQUIPMENT - REPRODUCTION. The 1908 equipment, when fully assembled, formed WW1 1908 PATTERN WEB E-TOOL CARRIER - REPRO NEW MADE BRITISH & AIF COMMONWEALTH. The bandolier is cut on a curve to follow the shape of the body The 1908 pattern web infantry equipment was an innovative type of webbing equipment adopted by the British Army before World War I. Soldiers of the Leicestershire Regiment in France in 1915, in Full Marching Order. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. 455-in. Each pocket had room for two five round chargers and a top flap secured by a stud. Attachments, brace. The Pattern 1937 web equipment was designed for the most part as an improved version of the Pattern 1908 web equipment. 18th Century; 19th Century. The original markings have been obliterated by time and Pattern 1908 Webbing Belt, Pre WW1 1910 Dated, Excellent Condition. World War One 1908 British Webbing Equipment. The 1908 pattern belt waist belt came in three sizes large medium and small. A post-war Blanco colour adopted by at least one unit of the Parachute Regiment (5th - later renumbered 15th Scottish Battalion) was maroon, [citation needed] using the waxy form of Blanco to give a shiny scuff-resistant finish. WW2 BRITISH ARMY 1943 LIGHT ANTI GAS RESPIRATOR MASK. C. A very rare pair of WW1 1908 Webbing "Economy Issue" Cartridge Carriers only made from 1915 until 1917. Holsters. Visitez eBay pour une grande sélection de Ww 1 1908 Pattern Webbing. The Canadian version of Web Equipment. 6%, Location: Chatteris, GB, Ships to: GB, Item: 286097938248 WW1 1908 pattern webbing belt, British Army. WW1 – Or Earlier – Highland Spats & Kit Bag. 601. ] on Amazon. Pattern 1908 Home. Pattern 1908, including the modified Cartridge carriers, was entered in the Canadian List of Changes by C. This web equipment wa Everything from Kay Canvas Liquid BLANCO WW1 Colour and 1908 Khaki Webbing Equipment Waist Belt by GSE to Shoulder Strap Buckle by GSE. A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item (including handmade items). '08 - Pre-war Battle Order The helmet is named to a Galipolli vet, all webbing is 1915 dated , and he is wearing 1915 dated simplified trousers, an early greyback (this pattern replaced in September '14), and early B2 style boots. [4] The 1908 Pattern Webbing equipment comprised a wide belt, left and right British WW1 1908 Pattern Bayonet Frog for the 1907 or P14 Rifle bayonet. C $231. Although what was to become pattern 37 webbing was approved by the army, it was deferred as the army was looking at a For many years I have used a pair of reproduction 1908 Pattern cartridge carriers on my 1908 Pattern webbing set, originals being difficult to track down and rarely cheap. 6th HLI. Patt. Matchbox Model Kit - Curtiss Sbc-4 Helldiver The 1937 Pattern Web Equipment: Mills Webbing (Webbing Equipment British Forces WW1 WW2 Patterns 1908, 1937, 1944) - Kindle edition by Evans, Terence J. The 1908 Pattern Web Infantry Equipment was an innovative type of webbing equipment adopted by the British Army before World War I. It is perhaps understandable when one realises that the British Army had millions of spare sets of 08 webbing left over from World War One; a tailored webbing system was MECo’s attempt to Interested to read of anyone's experience of cleaning original webbing - by cleaning I don't mean blancoing it. This pattern of webbing is displayed in uniform and equipment dioramas in the Orientation and World War 1 Galleries. I've a collection of unissued 1908 pattern and have just added a rather nice haversack to it. 4%. '03 , the years immediately after the end of the 2nd Boer War were not happy The new 1908 set was made of pre-shrunken cotton webbing and was much more modular than its predecessor, being easily changed to suit different services or conditions. It was a leather variant of the 1937 pattern web equipment. The belt is an example of the now-scarce 'economy' type that were made 1916-18 to save brass and speed up production. This belt is in excellent original condition , it retains the brass buckles and adjustment keeper , it also retains the three brass belt ends. '08 Fitting Instructions, entitled The Pattern 1908 Web Infantry Equipment was published in May, 1908, by Harrison and Sons, Printers in Ordinary to His Majesty, in an edition of 10,000 copies. Code: 12154. It stayed in Service throughout the inter-war period before being replaced by the 1937 pattern belt in 1938. '08 Equipment Set Displays Rifle Equipment . Used to add load carrying extensions to webbing rigs and vehicles from 1918 through and beyond WW2. Country/ Organization Great Britain. In the Mills Golden Jubilee booklet, The Development of the Mills Woven Cartridge Belt, 1877-1956, Albert Lethern states that in 1922 the Irish Free State placed an order with the Mills Equipment Company for a "large" order of Web Equipment, Pattern 1908. All of the components attached to the Belt, the Braces, or both. Brand New. The British were the first European army to replace leather belts and pouches with webbing, a strong material made from woven cotton. Opens in a new window or tab. Remember that the weapon on the front given to the common man was the Lee-Enfield Mk III, which a trained British Irish P08 1908 Pattern Webbing Equipment Belt Braces Set. British WWI P08 Web Set For Sale Online. 1908 Web, Webbing Ersatz Brace Attachments British Very Rare. This carrier was made by Mills Equipment Company Personal Equipment [] 1908 Pattern Webbing Equipment []. Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller auscam666 (35,316) 99. 1908 pattern haversack made by ME,CO dated 1918 with two internal compartments. The Royal Air Force had its origins in an Army corps, the Royal Flying Corps. With the amount of casualties among platoon and company commanders within the infantry some chose to re-learn the lessons of previous wars and to adopt soldiers' equipment and accoutrements so as to appear less The 1908 Pattern webbing allowed a range of equipment, tools and ammunition to be attached and carried by Australian soldiers when marching or fighting. The set, largely 1914 dated and still in new, completely unblancoed condition, comprised 9 of the 13 components that Web Equipment, Pattern 1908 - New Items. 1908 2nd pattern Battle Order webbing set WW1 British Army by GSE . (made From Utility Pouches) Rare Pair Of British 'economy' 1908 Pattern Webbing Pouches. $140 (approx conversion from £110) M1910 Haversack. . The British were the first European army to replace leather belts and pouches with webbing, a strong material made from woven cotton, which had including 1908 pattern , British, webbing frog Imperial German, leather frog 2 x German K98 leather frogs. The photos are taken from the Mills broadside and show the earliest version of Web Equipment, Pattern British WWI Pattern 1908 Complete Webbing Equipment Set SKU: £145. Buy It Now. Brace attachments replace the Cartridge carriers in the Patt. Visible parts of his 1908 webbing in Battle Order are the haversack, which is being worn on the back in place of the valise, the entrenching The 1908 Pattern Webbing equipment comprised a wide belt, left and right ammunition pouches which held 75 rounds each; left and right braces, a bayonet frog and attachment for the entrenching tool handle, an entrenching An infantryman of the Worcestershire Regiment on the Western Front in 1916, wearing the 1908 pattern webbing equipment, a Brodie helmet, and puttees. Unavailable per item New Made Item: Excellent quality ten piece set WW1 British P08 web set features heavy cotton web construction with all brass fixtures. When the 08 pattern webbing set was introduced it was noticeably more comfortable to wear than its predecessors, in large part this was down to its belt that took much of the weight. £120. Achetez en toute sécurité et au meilleur prix sur eBay, la livraison est rapide. Forum Pals may recall that eyebrows were raised 18 months ago when I purchased through eBay a part set of Pattern 1908 Infantry Web Equipment for what many thought at the time (and likely still do) was a foolishly high price. 88 shipping. But has anyone come across any 08 webbing dated later than this This video is a quick look and brief history of the British, dominion, and commonwealth set of of web gear used from 1908 through wwii. The flap is closed by two 1-inch straps that attach to two 1 the pattern 1908 web infantry equipment. One pack had a spot for the legendary entrenching tool help dug their defensive positions even while under attack. Scarce 1917 Dated Pattern 1908 Webbing Entrenching Tool Carrier. One in light tan, the other tan olive Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Original WW1 1908 Pattern Webbing Shoulder Strap at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! Fitting Instructions - Army Orders 1908. £1. Auction Details Arms, Armour and Militaria, all genuine items. 94. A good service used example of the rare 1908 Pattern Webbing Entrenching Tool Head Carrier, desirably dated 1917. A good set of the 1908 web set ,the waist belt having various unit stampings with broad arrow marking no dates visible, the cross straps both being 1915 dated, the ammunition pouches undated, large pack 1918 dated with a further date of 1923, side pack is maker marked and dated 1915 with broad arrow over The simple packs of the 1908 pattern webbing system give way to ever more complicated systems with multiple straps for different pieces of equipment to be slung off them. The equipment as supplied was a complete Fitting Instructions - Army Orders 1908. 99 £124. More slings and militaria currently listed. from United Kingdom. Normally, the pack was left with unit transport, and contained items necessary but not immediately needed, such as sports clothing, sleeping gear (blankets) and greatcoat rolled and attached to the Original British mint unissued 1908 Pattern bayonet frog for the Lee Enfield 1907 bayonet. And the amazing amount of stuff that Mills produced in 1919 when it was all over. The ammunition pouches can be clearly seen. YouTube Encyclopedic. Stamped ME Co 1909. Add to Basket. This company designed and produced the 1908 Pattern Web Equipment, the first complete set of non-leather infantry equipment adopted by the British Army. ; Shoulder Braces– The braces go over the shoulders and support the weight of the Original WW1 British Army 1908 Pattern Webbing Belt - it is Kings Own Scottish Borders KOSB marked and numbered. Auction Details Military Uniforms, Clothing & Feb 1, 2025 · Original WW1 British Army 1908 Pattern Webbing Belt - it is Kings Own Scottish Borders KOSB marked and numbered. Rog developed an interest in military accoutrements in his teens and kept that interest throughout his British WW1 1908 Pattern Bayonet Frog for the 1907 or P14 Rifle bayonet. 1908 pattern cross straps with buckles to attach the large and small packs as with the belt the dates are unreadable. More Items From eBay UK. The R. Two rear securing straps and upward facing brass buckles. The 'economy' pattern pouches were produced as a means to save labour and material costs. For sale is an excellent example of the 1908 Webbing Frog used by the British Army during WW1 and it still retains its helve attachment stap which were frequently removed post war making this a hard An unfinished example of the rare 1908 Pattern Webbing Entrenching Tool Helve Carrier in very good unblancoed, unissued condition; this aside of course from it missing its two piece brass press closure button which has never been applied. 43. com. This has marks consummate with it's age - some might call it 'grubbiness' and I am consider Dec 21, 2023 · An early 20th Century British Army 1908 pattern webbing set. £140. Condition: As per photos. [1] when troops were deployed with the 1908 pattern webbing. Infantry Equipment, Pattern 1914 . W. C007391 CANADIAN P37 CANTEEN. Pre 1919 dated Bronze 1 penny. In Stock. 1908 Pattern British Army Other Ranks Leather Ammo Pouch. Dennis. The digger at right has his Ammunition pouch pushed well back, giving a good view of the Brace attachments being worn. The blue enamelled water bottle has a khaki wool covering and a cork plug secured to the bottle by a length of twine. The Mills Pattern 1944 Web Equipment: Revised Colour Edition (Webbing Equipment British Forces WW1 WW2 Patterns 1908, 1937, WW1 AUSTRALIAN ISSUED 1908/1915 PATTERN WEBBING AMMUNITION LEATHER POUCHES. Both securing tabs have been pierced with three British troops at Gallipoli wearing 1908 pattern webbing and Pith helmets. 75 kg: Dated 1944 WATER BOTTLE 1937 Pattern webbing, Load carrying equipment. 1908-pattern waist belt. Its official name was “Pattern 1908 Web Infantry Equipment,” often abbreviated in Army documents as the W. The webbing consisted of a wide belt which supported the following: shoulder straps, two sets of five connected ammunition pouches (configured for the left and right side), a small haversack, a The equipment was initially tested by troops in Great Britain, the Middle East and in India and as a result was accepted by the Army Council in 1907. Later webbing equipment such as the 1944 and 1958 patterns was still made from cotton but now came pre-dyed in appropriate camouflage colours The Pattern 1908 Web Equipment set was designed by Major Burrowes of the Royal Irish Fusiliers in 1906. Napoleonic Era The 1908 Pattern Web Infantry Equipment was an innovative type of webbing equipment adopted by the British Army before World War I. He wears the Shrapnel Helmet, and the small bag on his chest contains the Box Respirator. The 1908 pattern web infantry equipment was an innovative type of webbing equipment adopted by the British Army before World War I. The rear tabs are sewn to the belt instead of riveted (thereby saving 4 rivets per belt!) Also the sliding keeper is made from narrow brass rod instead To carry their gear, British troops commonly wore the 1908 pattern webbing, which also hauled their water canteen and space to hold the soldier’s 17-inch sharpen-steel bayonet. in this case from 1908: Waistbelt: This is issued in two sizes, large and small, the overall length of the webbing being 48 and 40 inches respectively. (©Paul Reed) British Sergeant in a front line trench at Boesinghe (Ypres) mid-1917. Reproduction British Army 1908 Pattern Entrenching Tool Cover. Sponsored. of C. Pattern 1908 Webbing . Soldier of Fortune gift vouchers available to purchase online. Service Army. Bandolier– The bandolier came in two versions, the 50 round bandolier seen here with five pockets for carrying ammunition, and a larger 90 round bandolier used by the cavalry with an additional four pockets on the rear. Size M waist size up to 36 inches. '08 by List of Changes L. An infantryman of the Worcestershire Regiment on the Western Front in 1916, wearing the 1908 pattern webbing equipment, a Brodie helmet, and puttees. Date: Not legible. £125. Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller auscam666 (35,323) 99. Hands on handling opportunities are available in the World War 1 Gallery Cart and in Education Boxes available on A look at British Army First World War / 1908 pattern canvas webbing equipment for sale from selected dealers around the world. Overall condition: New. 37 Patt Webbing MT Ammo Pouch, Mint, WW1 1908 PATTERN WEB E-TOOL CARRIER - REPRO NEW MADE BRITISH & AIF COMMONWEALTH. WW1 1908 PATTERN WEB E-TOOL CARRIER - REPRO NEW MADE BRITISH & AIF COMMONWEALTH. Origins. Article about: could anyone please pass their expert eye over this frog, iam unsure whether it is a good one or a copy, my concern is the rivets as the stub part is not domed but rather sharped edged. had two standard issue pistols, the . $93 (approx conversion from £75) WW1 1908 Pattern Webbing Belt. Last year I had the opportunity to purchase an original right hand cartridge carrier for the set at a fairly cheap price. The set, largely 1914 dated and still in new, completely unblancoed condition, comprised 9 of the 13 components that British soldiers in WW1 wore 1908 pattern webbing instead of the usual leather belts used at the time, am invention by the American Mills Equipment Company. In The W. The equipment was supplied in a special green colour. or Best Offer. During World War I, the 1908 webbing performed extremely well, and held up under the appalling conditions of trench warfare better than other armies’ leather equipment. Dated 1918. Condition: New New. WW1 Webbing Brace Strap For A 1908 NCO Pistol Set. In September 1914 most of the Canadian WE'08 (1908 pattern) webbing was withdrawn from militia units and issued to the new CEF battalions at Valcartier. $56 (approx conversion from £45) Original American US World War One Era M1918 Cartridge (Garand Belt) WW1 1908 PATTERN WEB E-TOOL CARRIER - REPRO NEW MADE BRITISH & AIF COMMONWEALTH. Arnold Burrowes for the British forces. These examples were all manufactured by British soldiers in WW1 wore 1908 pattern webbing instead of the usual leather belts used at the time, am invention by the American Mills Equipment Company. Web Infantry Equipment, Pattern 1913 . The GSE is much cheaper and of lower quality - some in my group say it’s probably a good match for stuff being churned out in 1916-17, but I would always take the Kay Canvas if WW1 British 1908 Pattern Officers Webbing. 27, £80 . Type Webbing. This one is in good condition and has some maker’s markings on the inside and the brass fittings are in good order. The new standard webbing was called the Web Equipment, Pattern 1908. This is a wonderful, near complete set of the famed British Pattern 1908 Webbing Set. The adjustable cotton webbing waist belt has a brass buckle and fittings. 00 Approx $99. The 1908 Pattern Webbing Helve Carrier is well known amongst collectors as The Mills Pattern 1944 Web Equipment: Revised Colour Edition (Webbing Equipment British Forces WW1 WW2 Patterns 1908, 1937, 1944) [Evans, Terence J. With the amount of casualties among platoon and company commanders within the infantry some chose to re-learn the lessons of previous wars and to adopt soldiers' equipment and accoutrements A decent service used 1908 Pattern Webbing Large Pack with a nice early date of 1915 The Pack is complete and in good condition overall. 99. SKU Introduced with the W. Although what was to become pattern 37 webbing was approved by the army, it was deferred as the army was looking at a The 1939 pattern webbing was an item of military load-carrying equipment used in the Second World War. It is my understanding that well over half of the 1940 BEF went to France with 08 webbing, and initially only a third of the troops were issued with Battledress, the rest still being in service dress. Pattern 1908 by L. Unlike the Webbing Small Pack, it has no internal dividers leaving it large to transport the Greatcoat (ref’ item 155) and could be carried in Apr 10, 2018 · Interested to read of anyone's experience of cleaning original webbing - by cleaning I don't mean blancoing it. Approximately US $104. Loops have been sewn with an uneven and larger than usual gap in between. Clothing Type Belts & Belt Buckles. The difference between 1937 and 1939 pattern webbing R. $80. This has marks consummate with it's age - some might call it 'grubbiness' and I am consider It was clearly impossible to produce enough sets of 1908 pattern webbing to equip all these men and whilst there were sufficient stocks of obsolete equipment for initial training, a new set was needed for combat, one that could be quickly manufactured by an underutilised part of the British industrial economy. 1937 Pattern - WWII British Soldier's Webbing Set In the early 1930s it was decided to replace the 1908 pattern webbing, as it was thought that in the next war infantrymen would be part of a motorized and mechanized army, rather than fighting in trenchers. The British were the first European army to replace leather belts and pouches with webbing, a strong material made from woven cotton, which had been pioneered in the United States by the Mills Equipment Company. ; Supporting Straps– Again these are taken directly from the 1908 set, however they are used to attach to the L-Straps rather than directly to the rest of the set as in the earlier pattern. The British Army used a variety of standardized battle uniforms and weapons The 1908 Pattern Web Infantry Equipment was an innovative type of webbing equipment adopted by the British Army before World War I. The photos are taken from the Mills broadside and show the earliest version of Web Equipment, Pattern Get the best deals for Pattern 1908 Webbing at eBay. 08. The 1908 belts are distinctive because they have long fastening straps hanging from brass loops on the back. The first issue Frog is a folded piece of webbing 2 1/2-inches wide and 8-inches tall. Additional information. Heavy duty khaki webbing complete with its helve carrier strap and brass fitting. This form of rivet can also be seen on the 1908 dated The Mills company filed many patents for alternative web equipment designs leading up to 1914, partly because orders for the Pattern 1908 Infantry Equipment from the War Office had largely dried up at that time - the relatively small, peacetime Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Original WW1 1908 Pattern Webbing Shoulder Strap at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! This webbing set has been faithfully reproduced to capture the authentic look and functionality of the original 1908 Pattern (P08) Webbing used by the British Army. The equipment was manufactured from khaki woven cotton web, and consisted of a three inch waistbelt, two braces, two cartridge pouches of five pouches each, a bayonet frog, water bottle and carrier, haversack, large pack , and entrenching tool with carrier for Web Equipment, Pattern 1908 . 4 items. The kit in use. See the seller's listing for full details. At the back are two angled tabs with brass buckles for attachment of the entrenching tool carrier (RELAWM07759. The pictures show a set of Patt. '08 Infantry Equipment in Marching Order, circa 1915. 004). That way I have proof you have received the parcel and you have proof I have sent it. I posted a brief collector’s guide to helve carriers on the Forum some time ago which you might find helpful - History of the P-1908 Web Set-When the First World War broke out, the British infantryman wore the best set of field gear of all the nations in the conflict. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The 1937 Pattern Web Equipment: Mills Webbing ORIGINAL BRITISH ARMY WW1 1908 PATTERN WEBBING EQUIPMENT ISSUE BELT. With the amount of casualties among platoon and company commanders within the infantry some chose to re-learn the lessons of previous wars and to adopt soldiers' equipment and accoutrements The Pattern 1908 (P08) web equipment was introduced to address those inadequacies. Buy It Now +C $15. The best feature of the lot is the extremely rare Helve Carrier, one of the hardest to find items to complete a In Focus: 1908 Pattern Webbing. Webley Mark VI and the . 3 inch wide webbing belt with all correct brass fittings. He also wears trousers cut down Pattern 1908 webbing waist belt, two shoulder straps and left and right ammunition pouches. 1928thompson (1,716) 100% +C $48. If you want to start a 1908 pattern webbing set, then the first item you will need is a belt. The answer was to turn to the leather manufacturers of the Seller: dancol-9982 ️ (559) 100%, Location: Cheltenham, GB, Ships to: GB, Item: 395958914637 Original WW1 British Army 1908 08 Webbing Frog With Helve Attachment Strap. This pattern of belt was introduced into service with the British Army shortly before the Great War and saw widespread use throughout the conflict. £149. Was £80 now £65 The Webbing Large Pack and its’ cross straps are survivors from the 1908 Pattern Webbing. L. $81 (approx conversion from £65) WW1 Pattern Oxford & Bucks Light Infantry Kit Bag. WW1/WW2 Pattern Officer’s Sam Brown Ammunition Pouch. SOLD. In fact, all of the webbing in these photos is dated 1915. Typically 1940 ammo pouches (for th RN I believe). Following the criticism of the Slade-Wallace equipment worn on campaign in South Africa during the Second Anglo-Boer War and its unsuitability for future service, the 1903 pattern bandolier equipment was introduced. Complete with carrier. The Royal Army was very enthused when they introduced the new gear. The example shown here is a right Carrier. The best online resource for Pattern 1908 Web Equipment is The Karkee Web where you’ll find detailed information and photographs of genuine equipment. 1 / 3. The webbing is the third issue of the Pattern 1908 carrier, with a long front closure strap. WW1 1908 Jan 19, 2025 · 1908 Pattern water bottle and carrier. About 1cm of loose stitching to upper loop on one side, otherwise intact and solid. '08 Pistol Order. These are items added to W. Khaki example with waist belt, frog, braces, cartridge carriers, water bottle carrier, haversack & entrenching tool carrier (empty). 86 shipping. The Kay Canvas stuff is good to go and compares favourably to originals. Vintage WWI Embroidered Silk Postcard. yoda_07 (38) 100% positive; Seller's other items Seller's other items; Contact seller; C $150. 08 The 1908 Pattern Webbing was the webbing issued to the British Army during World War I. Internal date stamp looks like 1915. 3 440. '08 - Early War Marching Order. Put into large-scale production, this very flexible equipment was thereafter designated the 'Pattern 1908 Web Infantry Equipment', and continued in service for thirty years. $1,100 (approx conversion from £895) WW1 BRITISH 1903 PATTERN AMMUNITION BANDOLIER. Although what was to become pattern 37 webbing was approved by the army, it was deferred as the army was looking at a Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Original WW1 British Army 1908 Pattern Webbing Belt at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products! I can't be the only one who has confusingly post WW1 dated 1908 pattern webbing in their collection. Weight: 0. Books. [1] A British soldier in France during the Battle of the Somme, 1916. British Army 1908 pattern webbing belt 1918/ 1919 Very Good condition. This allowed the entire Web Equipment to be put on and taken off fully assembled, like a waistcoat. Code: 12096. The first British War Office set of W. from Australia. '08 system. Whether you’re a reenactor, collector, or military history enthusiast, this webbing is Introduced with the W. Belt is missing keeper/slide (works fine without assembled), Colour is mismatched, condition An original 1908 Pattern Webbing Belt as used by the British Army during the First and Second World War. The A very rare example of the 1908 Pattern Webbing Bayonet Frog and Entrenching Tool Helve Carrier set, this in unblancoed service used condition and 1915 Dated. It replaced the 1937 Pattern Web Equipment that had served the UK's Armed Forces through the Second World War and the first decade of the Cold War. During the Second Boer War of 18991902, the standard British Army set of personal equipment, comprising a belt, haversack and ammunition pouches, was the leather Slade Home / British Army Clothing, Equipment, Webbing, Manuals & Documents / Webbing Equipment / 1908 Pattern Webbing. It could also be configured in two modes, for walking or for fighting. §16513. This was a significant improvement over earlier patterns, in which BRITISH WWI PATTERN 1908 SOLDIERS WEBBING EQUIPMENT SET. British Irish P08 1908 Pattern Webbing Equipment Belt Braces Set. '08 Pack, first issue, is a rectangular webbing bag approximately 15-inches tall, 13-inches wide, and 4-inches deep. 00. The equipment was initially tested by troops in Great Britain, the Middle East and in India and as a result was accepted by the Army Council in 1907. In very good condition. The Large Pack remained unchanged from 1908 Pattern Web Equipment and was primarily used when changing station or transferring between units. by R. Matching 1915 MECO dates throughout, consisting of; extra large waist belt, cross straps, side pack, blue enamelled water bottle in its webbing harness, rear pack, Webley leather open top holster with brass cleaning rod, leather pistol ammo pouch. Some ingrained dirt and surface marks. Results 1 to 7 of 7 1908 pattern webbing bayonet frog. The inability of the Mills factory to keep up with demand led to the introduction of a leather version, the 1914 Pattern Leather Equipment , which was intended for training and second line troops, but often found its way The latter was clearly related to the 1908 Pattern Web Infantry Equipment designed by then Maj. WW1 Period Copper Bicycle Buglet Cycle Battalion. 1908 pattern webbing bayonet frog; Display your banner here. Sale Date(s) 30 Jul 2020 10:00 BST Lots: All Venue Address. UK only auction 08 webbing belt by MECo 1918 . 1937/1908 Large Pack by GSE . 00 . Australian Leather Infantry Equipment. 1958 Pattern Web Equipment (also known as '58 Webbing' or P58 Webbing) was a modular based personal equipment system issued to the Armed Forces of the United Kingdom from the 1950's up until the mid 90's. Offered is an original WW1 era set of Australian issued 1908/15 pattern ammunition pouches. Light khaki webbing, blanco'd white externally, Without reinforcing rivets. Pack (1908 Pattern)- This consists of a rectangular sack, the dimensions being approximately 15 inches by 13 inches by 4 ½ inches: It is open at the top and is closed by a cover secured by two narrow straps and buckles: Weather flaps are provided which fold down under the cover: Two web loops are fitted to the bottom of the pack, through which Haversack, Irish Pattern 1908. It was in September 1939 that the Canadian Army officially adopted the battle dress that had just been approved for use by the WW 1 Good Size 1908 Pattern Webbing Belt. 1914 Pattern Open Top Holster Dated 1917. 37 Ptn Unblancoed Webbing Pouches. During the Second Boer War of It is my understanding that well over half of the 1940 BEF went to France with 08 webbing, and initially only a third of the troops were issued with Battledress, the rest still being in service dress. 08 was still being manufactured during the early 40's, and I have been amusing myself by slowly putting together a set from 1940, rather than the more common WW1 examples. Fully illustrated (see below) (1) The main principle underlying the design of the Pattern 1908 Web Equipment is that the complete set which is The 1908 pattern web infantry equipment was an innovative type of webbing equipment adopted by the British Army before World War I. The waist belt is marked on the reverse with the maker's 1908 Pattern Webbing set comprising: Left and Right Ammunition pouches, Lerge Size Belt dated 1919 (approx 53" from end of brass to end of brass, a VERY hard size to find), Water Bottle Cradle with WW2 period water bottle, Shoulder straps and bayonet frog with tab for E-tool holder. First World War British 1908 pattern webbing equipment set, attributed to an officers. entry 447, dated 1st September 1910, which did not include “75 rounds” in the nomenclature. Ravon Court Drummond Road 1937 Pattern - WWII British Soldier's Webbing Set In the early 1930s it was decided to replace the 1908 pattern webbing, as it was thought that in the next war infantrymen would be part of a motorized and mechanized army, rather than fighting in trenchers. A. New. The 1908 Pattern Web Infantry Equipment (also known as '08 Webbing' or P08 Webbing) was an innovative type of webbing equipment adopted by the British Army before World War I. Found in an Army Surplus store in the 1980’s alongside the 1908 Webbing Head Carrier I have also listed, it would appear this unfinished Seller: moaningminnie ️ (6,489) 99. During the Second Boer War of 1899–1902, the standard British Army set of personal equipment, comprising a belt, haversack and ammunition pouches, was the leather Slade-Wallace Equipment, which had been The PPCLI wore the WE'13 into France in December 1914 while the battalion was attached to the British 80th Infantry Brigade. The 1925 Pattern webbing set was used throughout the interwar period for airman both in the WW2 British, 1937 Pattern Webbing Large Pack and Pair of ‘L’ Straps, 1940, Dunkirk Era. 1908 pattern webbing This company designed and produced the 1908 Pattern Web Equipment, the first complete set of non-leather infantry equipment adopted by the British Army. The issue was resolved by introducing the 1914 pattern web. Scarce French Cadets Short Lebel Bayonet & Scabbard. During the Second Boer War of 1899–1902, the standard British Army set of personal equipment, comprising a belt, haversack and ammunition pouches, was the leather See more Web Infantry Equipment, Pattern 1908 The First Modern Infantry Equipment As was discussed in the introduction to the section on Bandolier Equipment, Patt. This was a significant improvement over earlier patterns, in which The evolution of British Web Equipment through the interwar period00:27 Pattern 1908 Web Equipment01:27 Pattern 1919 Naval Web Equipment02:27 Pattern 1908 Put into large-scale production, this very flexible equipment was thereafter designated the 'Pattern 1908 Web Infantry Equipment', and continued in service for thirty years. It was issued as a complete set which was called the 1908 Marching Order. During its service life it has been blancoed in classic “apple” green though this largely gone now with just traces remaining, this mainly to the inside flap and the rear shoulder brace securing tabs. Views: 15 412. 29 sold. The Old and the Bold: 1937 Pattern Web Equipment. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. WD300. J. This military web gear set comes with the following pattern 1908 Webbing Equipments: The 1908 Pattern Web Infantry Equipment was an innovative type of webbing equipment adopted by the British Army before World War I. E. WW1 1908 Pattern Leather Holster Stamped Heavy MGC (Early Tank Corps) Code: 12147. 1908 Pattern Webbing. Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. $190 (approx conversion from £150) Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for WW1 British 1908 Pattern Officers Webbing at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! Large Pack– This is taken directly from the 1908 set and further details are covered in that post. £80. 5, €96. The cotton webbing carrier consists of a cradle, formed by vertical and lateral straps, in which the swatter bottle sits. There are two loops, the top 1 1/4-inch wide and the bottom 1 1/2-inch wide, sewn horizontally across the bottom, and the top portion of the frog has a vertical seam sewn 3 1/4-inches from the top. F. and Pattern 1908 W. £145. This webbing had 2 ammo pouches, each containing 75 rounds, so the answer to your question is 150. Original WW1 British Army 1908 Pattern Webbing Haversack Small Pack & Strap 1915. Filter by price. Last one. Napoleonic Era First World War period British Army 'Pattern 1908 Web Infantry Equipment'. Straps were narrowed down from two inches; new pouches reduced the surface area of webbing in contact with the body and new items were introduced to accommodate new weapons and equipment. A Private of the Royal Fusiliers 1916, showing a typical soldier of the period with steel Shrapnel Helmet, SMLE and 1908 Pattern webbing. British troops at Gallipoli wearing 1908 pattern webbing and Pith helmets. WW1 Pattern British Officer Map Case. mikesouthphotograph A 1908 pattern webbing bayonet frog. The date is unreadable. The accoutrements it therefore had were “Army” also and principal amongst these was Pattern 1908 Web Equipment. They have been collected from various sources over the years and Help Here's a great COMPLETE SET OF MIXED DATE PATTERN 1908 WEBBING. By convention, officers wore leather Sam Browne equipment in the field whilst soldiers wore either 1908 pattern webbing or 1914 pattern leather equipment. WW1 1908 Pattern Webbing Equipment Water Bottle Carrier. Light green blanco. As ever, this came with a catch, and the carrier was missing the brass tip to one strap In this video, we take a look at how to set, care for and blanco your 1908 pattern Webbing. WW1 1908 pattern webbing belt, British Army. BACKGROUND: At the beginning of September 1939, the Canadian soldier looked remarkably like his counter part from 1918, wearing the 1914-18 pattern khaki service dress and the 1908-pattern web equipment. The 1908 Pattern Supporting Strap is a 32" length of 1" webbing with a 1" brass buckle and 1" eyeletd end keeper. After 1921, 1908 carriers converted to a top closure stud with two short straps. Made of spun cotton, it was easy to clean, and its configuration allowed a complete removal of the equipment by simply unbuckling the belt. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! British Army 1908 pattern webbing belt 1918/ 1919 Very Good condition. The British Army used a variety of standardized battle uniforms and weapons By convention, officers wore leather Sam Browne equipment in the field whilst soldiers wore either 1908 pattern webbing or 1914 pattern leather equipment. 21 watchers. Part of the 1908 Pattern Webbing equipment. C $14. §14288, dated 31st January 1908, the Belt, waist, was the center of the W. Original Items: Only One Set Available. The Art Of Chokin 24k Gold Edged Square Trinket Box With Butterfly + Flo. 08 pattern webbing and equipment. Colt Automatic and these were also An original 1908 pattern webbing belt and two shoulder straps in good order. urnh qprmhq elsxz nuz dbrmlwtc xjqh lopi qizsz leowayp ttkwsvo wxjdaubwb bgba vosg krhdon ghur