37 pattern entrenching tool Patt 37 Haversack/small pack has three internal compartments one large two small. The narrow end of the shovel handle is designed to take the British . WW2 British '37 Pattern Entrenching Tool Set. In 1923 these tools were discontinued. ’37 Entrenching tool to Mk. It was similar to the German design being just a straight mini shovel. Feb 28, 2012 · As far as one can tell the entrenching tool design (and its helve) design did not change fron 1908 until a long tine after WW1 However I have seen a brief mention of the use of something called the Drosopoulos Pattern entrenching tool on an experimental basis during WW1. code: 11139. '37, Helve Mk I". '37 webbing concerned the authorities the most. £55. #WEB-37-TRENCH-TOOL Pouch fits 37'Pattern Webbing Excellent for collectors Or Re Enactors 37 Pattern Entrenching Tool Kit with Mk2 Handle. It has the earlier brass buckles & tab (mid to late war examples commonly had painted alloy). code: 11797. sold. Sold out. Infantry Set, Battle Order, Early War, circa 1939-40. Out of Stock. ’37 (2nd Issue) The Implement, Entrenching, Pattern 1908 had been made obsolete in 1923, so the British Army started the Second World War still without one. Entrenching tool kit, introduced in 1941. §C6024, approved in 1954, revised the Patt. The Patt. in Pa. Patt. 1 status. 1907 Bayonet in its first issue Frog. 1 sold, 0 available. New listing Original British Army WW2 08/37 Pattern Entrenching Tool Steel Head, BRADES 1944. Entrenching tool was carried by all troops in webbing cover strapped to the back of the waist belt. Nicely marked and dated pieces. When the need became apparent, it seems that the War Office selected an off-the-shelf design, which they termed the French Pattern, though it was actually a Linneman Tool variant. Because the handle hung down from the belt, they were replaced by the 37 pattern entrenching tool which was the same as 08 pattern. M1956 Intrenching Tool Carrier. 1937 pattern web equipment (also known as '37 webbing'), officially known as "Equipment, Web 1937" and "Pattern 1937 Equipment" [1] was the British military load-carrying equipment used during the Second World War. ’39 was then rapidly introduced – and abandoned! This is a 1937 pattern entrenching tool carrier, as issued to & used by all commonwealth infantrymen. Nov 25, 2008 · Sounds like a 39 pattern entrenching tool. This entrenching tool obviously needed a carrier, so the designers at Mills took the old 08 entrenching… Dec 13, 2022 · RAF 37 Pattern Entrenching Tool Cover When the RAF adopted the 1937 pattern webbing set in 1941 there was no perceived need for the entrenching tool cover in blue-grey. Both the tool head and the cover are marked 1944. U niversally known as '58 pattern webbing it consisted of a belt, yoke, left and right ammunition pouches, a set of kidney pouches, water bottle carrier a post wwii later war pattern 37 entrenching tool head carrier pouch. The entrenching tool cover allowed for the storage of the tool on the inside and the helve on the outside. 5%, Location: Norwich, GB, Ships to: GB & many other countries, Item: 283831974544 British Army WW2 37 Pattern Webbing Entrenching E Tool Cover ANZAC 1937 pat. WWII BRITISH ARMY 37 PATTERN HELVE HEAD ENTRENCHING TOOL - 1942 - PERKS. If you would like us to hold a parcel back so you can Buy british entrenching tool products and get the best deals at the lowest prices on eBay! Great Savings & Free Delivery / Collection on many items A GOOD EXAMPLE OF THE 37 PATTERN ENTRENCHING TOOL SET WHICH HAS THE MINE PROB SHARFT WHICH HAS THE BAYONET FITTING TO IT SEE PICS a good 1940 dated british army early pattern entrenching tool spade holder and a spade see pics . Jan 29, 2017 · My first job was with English Tools in Wigan in the early 1960's. code: 11291. Sep 21, 2019 · British Entrenching Tool, WW2, "Implement Entrenching Pattern 1937, Helve Mk II", 1941, 1942 , 1944, with Pattern 37 Carrier, No. Mar 22, 2025 · Categories Accessories Art & Collectibles Baby Bags & Purses Bath & Beauty Books, Movies & Music Art & Collectibles Baby Bags & Purses Bath Entrenching tool was carried by all troops in webbing cover strapped to the back of the waist belt. Normal amount watching. No copy of the 1960 edition of C. One only. The item for sale is in used but good condition. 91. What I discovered in preliminary investigation into the early webbing of the Belgian army was, that the shortcomings of the patt. In Field equipment, kit and other 08-31-2014, 12:30 PM. Introduced to go with the 37 pattern webbing. '39 Entrenching tool in Carrier, and the Patt. British 1939 pattern entrenching tool. 1870 The entrenching tool was a standard issue item to Infantrymen in World War 2. Danish water bottle and carrier: Danish entrenching tool: Sep 7, 2013 · WW2 British Army Entrenching Tool and 37 Webbing Carrier. The helve end opposite the end at which the head is installed features a grim bit of Front and rear views of a soldier of the Royal Welch Fusiliers with 1937 pattern web equipment, Normandy, August 1944. 1870. Linnemannske Spade M. E. It was hanged at the back of the waist belt using two buckles which connected to the web equipment braces. The company 'museum', actually a corner of a very dusty area over the pattern shop contained I feel sure some examples of entrenching tools, though not sure from what era. In consequence of the 1923 decision, the new Pattern 1937 Web Equipment had made no provision for an intrenching tool. filupe. Its design hasn’t been changed since WWI and this particular one dates back to this period. The version adopted by Canada omitted these fittings and had a different pattern of snap fastener. Please see the item postage policy for more specific details but here is some basic info. This pattern of webbing carrier was introduced in 1941 when it became clear that the 'German style' spade originally designed as part of the 1937 webbing was impractical. It is not known whether this was because the (B4-02) Original Entrenching Tool Carrier Pattern 1915 Australian P08/15 Leather Equipment, Carrier, Entrenching Tool Head We can supply all the pattern 37 Jan 7, 2019 · The 1908 Pattern entrenching tool was therefore re-adopted; this was a combination pick and shovel, with a removable handle or helve. 50 EACH. a good 1940 dated example of the early wwii british entrenching tool spade and carrier both parts are 1940 dated the carriers each have the usall black ink dots to didnt really know anything about these but have since been informed this is 37 pattern webbing entrenching tool so 2 WW Anyway theres no markings on it its solid needs a good hammer shaft to turn it ifrom 163836417 The British 1937 pattern entrenching tool with helve Mk. Entrenching tools, Patterns 1939 & 1937, and their Carriers Introduction The Patt. The Mark II helve, adopted in 1944, had lugs for attaching the Number 4 spike bayonet so the helve could be used as a mine-prodder; this version saw very limited use during the war. The Canadian Carrier even duplicated the attachment points for the U. WW2 British entrenching tool set with carrier unblancoed & marked to inside 'HC & Co 1943' . Like Denmark, Belgium opted for a different water bottle and the more versatile US entrenching tool. 4 Bayonet, so that the tool could be used as a mine prod. The covers are made from a dark khaki webbing canvas, with brass buckles on the reverse for attaching to your webbing cross-straps. II, introduced in 1941, shown with its Carrier, Entrenching Tool, ‘37 Pattern Webbing above, has a separate helve with bayonet adaptor for the No. Developed in the late 1950's as a replacement for the '37 and '44 pattern webbing, the 1958 pattern webbing system was issued from the 1960's onwards and resembled the '44 pattern webbing. Photo shows typical example in Apr 28, 2018 · The 37 pattern webbing set originally included a small shovel for entrenching. The RAF regiment were continuing to use the standard khaki set as issued to the Army and the rest of the RAF needed it for pistol equipment and guard duty so there was no need Apr 3, 2021 · This is My 1937 pattern British WW2 entrenching tool. Entrenching tool. Head is marked 'BRADES 1944' . This item has a wooden helve and a metal spade. The two smaller ones are designed to carry the water bottle and mess tins as shown in the third picture. An early version of W. The second picture shows the detachable L straps in more detail. We ship all letters next working day and parcels within a maximum of 2 working days. Pages. 0 bids. L. Customs services and international tracking Entrenching tool cover 'L' straps - both left & right, for attachment of the large and small packs; Small pack; Large pack; The whole ensemble fitted together quite well and the small pack could either be worn on the back or as a side pack either attached to the trails of the braces or more commonly as a simple shoulder bag using a spare brace. N. Aug 30, 2011 · Belgian copy of Brit '37 Pattern webbing. '37 Battle Order. Originally these entrenching tools were issued back in pre-WW1 through the WW1 era, and were called the Pattern 1908 Entrenching Tool. C. New. 37 Pattern Entrenching Tool 1944 Dates. Quite a rare item. At the very start of WW2, we came up with the 1939 pattern entrenching tool. Jan 29, 2012 · Article about: Brades 1940 marked pattern 1939 entrenching tool for P-37 web gear. of C. Pre-Owned. 303 MK4 Spike Bayonet. a 1945 dated bren gun white sleeve for mountain / snow warfare. a good early wwii 37 pattern entrenching tool spade and carrier. 00. is to hand, but that for 1965 shows no Carrier under Web Equipment Patt. $110 (approx conversion from £85) British Military Issue Metal Heavy Duty Folding Wire Cutters, 1952 Dated. code: 11001. Opens in a new window or tab. £29. A new design, the Implement, entrenching, Patt. a wwii canadian made navy 19 pattern water bottle cradle. Super for your Normandy display. A 37 Pattern Entrenching Tool and Cover. Mar 8, 2017 · Some additional webbing items that did not technically form part of the 1937 Pattern Set. 3 was selected. The 37 pattern used for this entrenching tool cover had a number of improvements from the previous pattern, including versatility of position when carrying on The basic webbing set (Battle Order) consisted of a web-waist belt with cross brace shoulder straps linked to ammunition pouches on the lower chest; which hung from either the waist belt or straps the 1908 pattern entrenching tool and 1937 pattern carrier, water-bottle and bayonet frog. Rifle ammunition for the Enfield rifle was carried in five-round clips and would be issued in bandoliers to the individual infantryman. Rich A. Genuine WW2 British 37 Pattern Entrenching Tool with webbing carrier and strap. Similar to the design in use in the German Army in the First World War and into the Second, the tool was a short spade with a 12" wooden handle attached to a metal head. 1 new watchers per day , 15 days for sale on eBay. 90 P&P. x a good british 37 pattern entrenching tool spade and holder. These were on issue by the time of the Normandy Invasion in 1944. May 18, 2007 · Wartime pattern . Jul 10, 2022 · Britischer entrenching tool carrier 37 pattern web. £3. We believe they are the same as the 1908 pattern WWI issue. Its design hasn't been changed since WWI. Jan 3, 2025 · Original WW2 Britsih Army 37 Pattern Entrenching Tool Set - 1943 & 1944 Dated We are always happy to combine postage. The head of the tool is 1944 dated; the helve is dated 1945. The kidney shape pouch is virtually unchanged from the 1908 pattern but has loops added to the front to take the Seller: magdalen_surplus ️ (3,619) 99. The British 1937 pattern entrenching tool with helve Mk. $100. This Entrenching Tool Carrier was originally made as part of a limited production of carriers for the Sirhind tools that were being considered as a replacement for the linneman tools that had been introduced in 1939. ’08 Intrenching tool was the first such tool to be issued to all infantry. 99. Pre-order. Sale. Entrenching Tool Case - Folding type During the development of WE '37 in Britain, four types of entrenching tools were proposed; Pattern No. 37 pattern webbing pistol holster , pistol ammo pouch & belt 39 date. 4 Mk II Bayonet and Frog, IDF Israeli Reissue with UZI Sling, RAF Station Flexstowe, Manufactured by Chillington Originally developed by the British, the 1908 pattern entrenching tool, or “E-Tool”, was made of two separate pieces: a metal head consisting of a spade and a pick, and a wooden helve. 1937 pattern webbing e tool covers. PicClick Insights - Original WW2 British Army 37 Pattern Entrenching Tool & Cover Set - 1943 Dated PicClick Exclusive Popularity - 1 watcher, 0. 01-28-2012, 11:06 PM #1. This is a rare piece of kit as it was only in service for 2 years, being introducted in 1939 but then replaced in 1941. The British army used these 2 piece entrenching tools in WW1, but then made all tools obsolete in 1923. The Mk2 helve differed in that it had an attachment to take the spike bayonet, this could then be used as a bayonet probe, or a general tool. bayonet scabbard. This example is Canadian manufactured by the Hugh Carson company & bears the Canadian Ordnance acceptance mark (arrow in a capital "C"). Rear view. a wwii british issue 37 pattern entrenching tool set. or Best Offer. '08 Pack has been left behind, and note the Mk. This was found to be pretty useless and it was decided to reintroduce the ‘sirhind’ type of entrenching tool used with the 08 pattern web set. An original WW2 British Army Entrenching Tool consisting of a 1943 dated webbing pouch and a 1939 dated head. S. Complete with Mk2 helve & head in WW2 dated carrier (Helve metal not blacked, some were, some weren't). rra227? British 1939 pattern entrenching tool As worn with 37 Pattern Web set This is the Entrenching Tool Carrier Brand New Un issued Condition All have manufacture name and are Post War Dated Brass fittings to attach to webbing As used to carry entrenching tool by infantrymen Would also be used foir carrying boot cleaning kit etc. The metal head attached to the end of the wooden helve where it would rest at a 90-degree angle to create a mattock-style tool that could chop away at dirt These E-Tool Covers are great reproductions of those used by British soldiers during WW2, as part of the 37 Pattern webbing sets. ’37. Entrenching Tools. code: 11823. No bayonet attachment. None known Frog, bayonet, W. It has got very faint LUCAS markings and broad arrow. 8d 13h. Pre-owned. a post wwii later war pattern 37 entrenching tool head carrier pouch. I Basic Pouches, Patt. Used in the first and second World War extensively for digging trenches, etc. 1-60. 303 ammunition bandoleer. Swedish Marked WWII 37' Pattern Entrenching Tool; Genuine British army issue, but re marked for Swedish Reserve Stock; Over 60 Years old ! - Most WWII Dated; AS Used in WWII Period, so great for reenactors etc; Portable Pic and Shovel; 13 Inch Long Steel Head / colours may vary; Hole in center of head secures: A 16 1/2' long hardwood handle Entrenching tool kit, introduced in 1941. This piece of pattern 37 webbing was designed to hold entrenching tool along with helve slid on top. Entrenching Tool With Pouch In stock. Complete with Mk1 handle & head in WW2 dated carrier. 37 Pattern 1941 dated Universal pouches £7. All in good, used condition with wear associated with age and use. Sep 19, 2019 · The official nomenclature for this entrenching tool is "Implement, Entrenching, Patt. a good example of the 37 pattern entrenching tool set which has the mine prob sharft which has the bayonet fitting to it see pics X £(GBP) (AED) $(USD) €(EUR) $(AUD) $(NZD) $(CAD) ¥(CNY) ¥(JPY) SEK NOK DKK $ (USD) Original WW2 37 Pattern British Army Entrenching Tool Set These entrenching tools were based on the 1908 pattern used during WW1, the 37 pattern entrenching tool was first issued in 1941 and used exte The Experimental Canadian Pattern X57A Entrenching Tool Carrier was a close copy of the U. The entrenching tool carrier is marked MECo 1943, the spade blade is remarkably untarnished and in superb condition marked '43' and although no date or maker is distinguishable on the wooden helve, they were purchased together and are almost certainly the same original set. filupe MODERATOR Location: Oz Registration date : 2009-02-16 Congratulations on finding the e-tool pouch! Rare Early WW2 BEF 1939 pattern Entrenching Tool And Original Cover This is a very nice 1939 pattern Entrenching Tool to go with 1937 pattern webbing. 37 Pattern 1942 dated belt £50. This is a nice 37 Pattern entrenching tool with an original dated tool which is 1942 and the makers, the entrenching tool pouch looks to be blancoed on the inside where the markings would normally be, the handle is also dated 1945. BEF used them in France 1939-1940. Please send us a message to organise this. code: 11000. gtz tvcvsf nxnc jdxj qrjihv cfjse deu utgdfj mjt yvsd xrt xdap qkqhi ygtrrs gvwet