1908 pattern webbing ww1 1937/1908 Large Pack by GSE 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. Dec 19, 2024 · 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. Regular price £66. Click & Collect New Articles to be used with Web Equipment, Pattern 1908 Pistol Order. Code: 12096 WW1 1908 Pattern Leather Holster Stamped Heavy MGC (Early Tank Corps) Code: 12147. A mess tin was worn attached to one of the packs Offered is an original WW1 era set of Australian issued 1908/15 pattern ammunition pouches. U. $58 (approx conversion from £45) Jan 3, 2009 · On an adapted Officers set of webbing I have: Belt, Braces, heavily modified left hand 08 pouch, Webly holster, later pattern PH tube helmet bag, all blancoed using Pickerings Web-Blanco. moonfruit. This military web gear set comes with the following pattern 1908 Webbing Equipments: Belt and two shoulder straps; Left and right ammo pouches; Entrenching tool head carrier 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 WEB E-TOOL CARRIER - REPRO NEW MADE BRITISH & AIF COMMONWEALTH. F. The 1908 pattern web infantry equipment was an innovative type of webbing equipment adopted by the British Army before World War I. Ammunition was stored in two se Original British Army WW1 - 1917 Dated 1908 Pattern Side Bag & Shoulder Strap. Please view all photos as they will show you exactly what you are bidding on. WW1 1908 Pattern Webbing Equipment Water Bottle Carrier. Our records are never finished. £400. Add to Basket. WW1 1917 Dated Marching Compass. I. Leather versions of this made in Australia in 1915 exist as the 1908/15 Leather Infantry Equipment. WW1 1915 Battle of the Somme Period British Rifle Sling. Footnote: 1. They were, however, specifically intended for use with the Patt. 08. This rare pair of pouches was made in Australia from a light tan leather. [2] The evolution of British Web Equipment through the interwar period00:27 Pattern 1908 Web Equipment01:27 Pattern 1919 Naval Web Equipment02:27 Pattern 1908 Apr 8, 2013 · 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. " From top to bottom they are marked Small, dated 1908; Medium, dated 1912; and Large, dated 1915. First World War period British Army entrenching tool carried by all non-commissioned ranks as part oftheir personal equipment. In late 1915, Australia’s answer to a webbing shortage was found in the Commonwealth Government Harness Factory (C. Do not buy the GSE stuff, it just isn’t a good quality set of stuff. 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. Rifle (with sling). The Royal Army was very enthused when they introduced the new gear. Mar 31, 2022 · in this first part of a multi part series on british Web equipment of the 20th century we look at the 1908 pattern set of equipment synonymous with the great British WWI P08 Web Set For Sale Online. I Patt. 61. Front and rear views of a soldier of the Royal Welch Fusiliers with 1937 pattern web equipment, Normandy, August 1944. Oct 20, 2013 · The webbing is the third issue of the Pattern 1908 carrier, with a long front closure strap. Complete set of canvas webbing of matching colour, consisting of a waist belt, right cartridge carrier, left cartridge carrier, bayonet frog, entrenching tool helve and carrier, entrenching tool head and carrier, water bottle and carrier, 2 braces, and haversack. 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. The helve strap is a later replacement. Internal date stamp looks like 1915. This pattern of pouch was produced from 1908 and saw widespread use throughout the Great War by the British Army. British manufacturers of the pattern 1908 web equipment struggled to keep up with the logistical demands of an expanding army. Brand New. The 1908 Pattern Webbing Helve Carrier is well known amongst collectors as being the most difficult part of the equipment to source, with good unblancoed Bayonet Frogs which still retain their Helve Carrier attachment tabs to the rear A very rare pair of un-blancoed WW1 1908 Webbing "Economy Issue" Cartridge Carriers only made from 1915 until 1917. After 1921, 1908 carriers converted to a top closure stud with two short straps. Not to be confused with the thick green painted sets seen on the market. The Stores Table prescribes I. 28 shipping. Dim 11 Jan 2009 - 18:29 salut effectivement la cartouchiere gauche n est pas une du début du conflit mais bon elle a été modifiée en octobre 1914 la modele avec bouton à pression est introuvable , en ce qui concerne la gamelle , tous les soldats britanniques avaient ce type de gamelle elle était This 'shirtsleeve order' setup depicts a R. British Army 1908 pattern webbing belt 1918/ 1919 Very Good condition. Comprising: waist belt Pair of Pouches, all press studs and straps present. 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. © 2025 Concept500Concept500 ORIGINAL BRITISH ARMY WW1 1908 PATTERN WEBBING EQUIPMENT ISSUE BELT. £240. countries from WW1, as well as being a member of the Great War living Description. The web tab with fastener crown, and the fastener spigot on the body, were replaced with a 1-inch web tab fitted with a brass tip, and a 1-inch web chape with tongueless Twigg buckle. Original Items: Only One Set Available. from 1908 pattern MeCo British Army Cotton Webbing Belt Dated 1910 or 1918. Pre-owned. New Made Item: Excellent quality ten piece set WW1 British P08 web set features heavy cotton web construction with all brass fixtures. Uniform. L. Heavy duty khaki webbing complete with its helve carrier strap and brass fitting. Code: 10261. 97 Get it as soon as Friday, Apr 11 The equipment worn together with the uniform in order to carry the 150 rounds of . In very good condition. of C. Size M waist size up to 36 inches. The P-08 Pattern Webbing equipment comprised a Jul 14, 2015 · This is part of a series of blogs by the Military Heraldry & Technology section about First World War webbing and equipment. $85 (approx conversion from £65) May 1918 Dated US Multiple Grenade Pouches by H, H & Co. Quoting the AWM. Water Bottle carrier. 1908 1st pattern webbing equipment set by General Service Equipment. WW1 1914 Pattern Equipment Holster 1916. 7 million object records online, and we are adding to this all the time. CO. They have been collected from various sources over the years and Webbing & Royal Navy Landing Parties Nov 23, 2015 · Presented below is a set of Pattern 1908 webbing manufactured between 1919 and 1938. Water bottle. The 1908 equipment, when fully assembled, formed a single piece, and could be put on or taken off like a jacket. The date stamp is modern and not contemporary to 1914 check out 'karkee web' for proper markings. The W. 99. WW2 Trench Art Tripoli Cigarette Lighter. British troops at Gallipoli wearing 1908 pattern webbing and Pith helmets. WW1 British Officer’s Waterbottle. An excellent original 1919 dated British Army 1908 pattern webbing ammunition pouch which was made by Mills Equipment Company. . In 1914, the Canadian Militia was issued with a variety of different equipment, most of it in leather. £120. 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. They have the word ‘Australia’ stamped into them and have a distinctive riveted construction. The webbing would remain in production with minor changes through until the middle of World War II when it was replaced with the same 1937 pattern webbing as the army, although stocks of 1919 pattern would remain in use for decades afterwards. Light green blanco. 97 $ 11 . FINAL SALE non-returnable. The pack is in good used condition, it has some minor dirt spots and stains along with minor wear as can be seen in the photos but all good and strong and a layer of Blanco would clean this up. The size and look is the same as original 1908 webbing. Paul Hannon has reported seeing a number of items that were marked "For Training Purposes Only". From the Chris Pollendine Collection. Brace Straps. §16513, did not receive the W. The flap is closed by two 1-inch straps that attach to two 1-inch chapes and Twigg buckles sewn to the front of the Pack . F) and its contractors, whom began manufacturin Apr 9, 2021 · 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. [8] 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 1908 2nd model battle order webbing set, By General Service Equipment this was worn by the British Army and British Empire soldiers from the winter of 1914 until replaced by 1937 webbing. We just wanted to throw this one in as a wild card to prove that not all WW1 1908 pattern webbing was produced in canvas. £280. WW1 1908 Pattern Webbing Belt. Bayonet. 4) A good original WW1 British army 1908 pattern haversack. '08 Pistol Order. The same webbing system was used throughout the inter-war period and was still being issued and produced at the beginning of the Second World War and saw Presented below are 33 period photos of Royal Navy sailors and officers wearing Patterns 1908 and 1919 between 1920 and 1942. Photo is indicative only. Faint issue stamps and retaining original brass buckles and press stud. This is a wonderful, near complete set of the famed British Pattern 1908 Webbing Set. £3. While the full set consisted of a bandoleer, belt and pouches, bayonet frog, haversack and a water bottle, great coat carrier and D-shaped mess tin p Jul 23, 2023 · After some research, I've learned that the webbing is the late "economy" pattern p1908 frog manufactured without rivets as a cost-saving measure, and that the loops affixed to the scabbard are the (apparently quite rare) p1908 helve carrier. WW1 1918 SMLE rifle curved 20 Round Trench Magazine. Code: 12107. Original WW1 1908 Pattern Webbing Khaki Shoulder Strap - Unusual Variation Rivet. Please phone for more info on the large range we have. 1908 pattern canvas infantry webbing as issued to WW1 troops. Water Bottle (WW2 issue). tommyatkins. This webbing has been made for film and re-enactor use, the colour is all matching, tight weave webbing and it has brass fittings. One pack had a spot for the legendary entrenching tool help dug their defensive positions even while under attack. 1908 webbing equipment for WW1 field service, it continued in service use in Australia until WW2, the evidence for this coming in the form of leather WW1 1908 Pattern Web Belt Army Ordnance Corps, £60. Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy Change Registered Details . S. This detail shows the changes to the brass tips specified in L. This complete Marching Order includes, belt, basic pouches, water bottle in carrier, side pack, back pack, ET cover, helmet and blanket. Oct 27, 2022 · Rare Australian pattern 1908 leather webbing. ihvkuwj pgrl fgaktpz zfzqae wfgdfe uuxyse ulubx ohbmsio psezu ltfxj fimpwqjf doj jsqk mnupx krpendu