britishmuzzleloaders As my biggest intention is to learn please let me know how to improve on my first attempt (here in video 2) ua-cam.com/video/AgnyqaQtBFU/v-deo.html 🤓
Unfortunately I don't have an F.A.C but like you I'm obssesed with both my grandads ww2 service and there brothers (also a sister) so I collect de activated lee enfield rifles and kit I've got so fat an RAF regiment gunners uniform and a glider pilot circa arnhem 44.
For the past 5 years I’ve been portraying an 101st military police staff Sargent. That aside I’d like to change that up to 12th Corps CMP to which my grandfather served 6 years in WW2. Seems it can be done reasonably cheap
A slight correction as to the naming of the different patterns of batteldress. The 1937 pattern is correctly known as battledress Serge, the pattern that flowed was 1940 pattern and the last wartime pattern was known as the 1940 utility pattern. With regards to webbing the small pack was known as the haversack, the large pack just pack and ammunition pouches basic pouches. Alsoapply Blanco to the anclets. By Italy I would suggest that the Mk6 or Mk7 respirator haversack would have been used with the GSR but I am not certain. Aside from getting the names of things incorrect, which is a pritty common mistake it is a good start Well done.
WWIIUK an interesting thing about recreating the Italian scene is that I can’t find any photographic evidence of gas kit being worn at all. Maybe this is due to the diminished gas threat mid war?
There does seem to be an element of assessing the risk of gas attacks before an operation takes place. Some photographs of the initial invasion of Sicily shows troops are carrying Mk2 Respirator, Anti-Gas, Light (the first time they are issued). Because there was a perceived threat of the use of gas as a countermeasure to the landings. It is likely once the threat had passed the Respirators would have been seen as dead weight and relegated to troop transport. Not many other items of Anti Gas equipment seem to be used at this point apart from the Cape, Anti Gas. Which see periodic use as waterproofs both officially and unofficially, There are numerous Army Council Instructions on there uses as such.
Oh the slippery slope of Historical Shooting. Nice work, Kev.
britishmuzzleloaders Thanks for the kind words mate 😎
@@kevinofishero I'm looking forward to it's use on the range. Maybe a commemorative shoot or something.
britishmuzzleloaders As my biggest intention is to learn please let me know how to improve on my first attempt (here in video 2) ua-cam.com/video/AgnyqaQtBFU/v-deo.html 🤓
I have a 303 british enfield that has all matching serial numbers. It is so fun to use!
Great video
Unfortunately I don't have an F.A.C but like you I'm obssesed with both my grandads ww2 service and there brothers (also a sister) so I collect de activated lee enfield rifles and kit I've got so fat an RAF regiment gunners uniform and a glider pilot circa arnhem 44.
I think that the belt isn't a british one but a post war italian belt.
Very cool
For the past 5 years I’ve been portraying an 101st military police staff Sargent. That aside I’d like to change that up to 12th Corps CMP to which my grandfather served 6 years in WW2. Seems it can be done reasonably cheap
Where do you buy this ww2 brtish gear?
Original kit from various sources such as eBay and antique dealers 😊
A slight correction as to the naming of the different patterns of batteldress. The 1937 pattern is correctly known as battledress Serge, the pattern that flowed was 1940 pattern and the last wartime pattern was known as the 1940 utility pattern. With regards to webbing the small pack was known as the haversack, the large pack just pack and ammunition pouches basic pouches. Alsoapply Blanco to the anclets. By Italy I would suggest that the Mk6 or Mk7 respirator haversack would have been used with the GSR but I am not certain. Aside from getting the names of things incorrect, which is a pritty common mistake it is a good start Well done.
Thanks mate... the whole idea of the project was to learn. Your comments are most welcome 😎
Glad to be of service keep up the good work
WWIIUK an interesting thing about recreating the Italian scene is that I can’t find any photographic evidence of gas kit being worn at all. Maybe this is due to the diminished gas threat mid war?
There does seem to be an element of assessing the risk of gas attacks before an operation takes place.
Some photographs of the initial invasion of Sicily shows troops are carrying Mk2 Respirator, Anti-Gas, Light (the first time they are issued). Because there was a perceived threat of the use of gas as a countermeasure to the landings. It is likely once the threat had passed the Respirators would have been seen as dead weight and relegated to troop transport.
Not many other items of Anti Gas equipment seem to be used at this point apart from the Cape, Anti Gas. Which see periodic use as waterproofs both officially and unofficially, There are numerous Army Council Instructions on there uses as such.