What is it?

Things a soldier would carry other than firearms, ammo, or uniforms. Meaning equipment such as ammo pouches, bayonets, holsters, oil cans, cleaning equipment, etc.

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What is it?

Post by Niner » Fri May 28, 2010 3:24 pm

Got this question as part of some IMA spam today in an email of "specials" that don't look all that special. But...this was their story about this thing. Maybe if you are the first to tell them what it is they will award you one as a "prize". :
Sometimes we get stumped. We know this to be an early post war British type web waist belt
in Khaki/OD with a wider rear section to which are attached TWO steel brackets with securing pins on to which
some type equipment was mounted, but the question is what? Be the first one to post the correct answer
(with some type of reference material so we can verify your claim, such as a web link or scan the page of a book)
on our facebook page and you will get one of these belts for free plus a copy of our DVD documentary
“Treasure is where you find it”. Good luck!
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Re: What is it?

Post by Niner Delta » Sat May 29, 2010 2:06 am

My guess is a British Royal Marine Commando Maxi-Pad holder. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

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Re: What is it?

Post by DuncaninFrance » Sat May 29, 2010 2:46 am

Royal Marine kit - probably, but for securing 18 gallon beer barrel below the 60 lb backpack that holds the Rum :loco: :loco:
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Re: What is it?

Post by Aughnanure » Sat May 29, 2010 3:29 am

How about for holding a pack of telephohe cable that plays out from the centre?
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Re: What is it?

Post by Niner » Sat May 29, 2010 9:25 am

And the answer is.......


http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/s ... radio-wwii

Wonder why the IMA version dosen't have ST55 stamped on it like the one in the link?
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Re: What is it?

Post by Aughnanure » Sat May 29, 2010 6:37 pm

Well, I got into Signals ;) ;)
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