It is said that when HMS Cossack boarded the German supply ship Altmark to free the British merchant sailors captured by the 'pocket battleship' Graf Spee in 1940 that a few cutlasses that had been in ceremonial use in the ship were carried by the boarding party.
@@Arcmor1 considering we brought maces and bull hooks back in the first war I'd not be suprised if the idea cutlass was issued for the rare occasion of boarding parties
The Naval College at Dartmouth still have 19 pattern frogs blancoed white used for the cutlass carried by the escort commander of the Queens colour. Dated Meco 1923
I’d love to see further British service in Hong Kong. Many of the fortification from the battle of Hong Kong are still intact and hidden within the country parks.
Interesting thank you. Looks a practical set up. May I ask what the two green painted cylindrical canisters are on the shelf please? I'm assuming they are respirator/gas mask canisters? An experimental design perhaps? British? Not ribbed/stamped like German ones.
Does British surplus smell the same as American surplus? That American Army/Navy store smell has been one of my favorite “let’s spend some money!” motivators since childhood.
It is said that when HMS Cossack boarded the German supply ship Altmark to free the British merchant sailors captured by the 'pocket battleship' Graf Spee in 1940 that a few cutlasses that had been in ceremonial use in the ship were carried by the boarding party.
I've heard this story too, whether it's entirely true is up for debate but it's awesome none the less.
@@RiflemanMoore My Grandad was preparing to board the Altmark before HMS Cossack got there first. The person next to him was given a cutlass.
@@Arcmor1 considering we brought maces and bull hooks back in the first war I'd not be suprised if the idea cutlass was issued for the rare occasion of boarding parties
The Naval College at Dartmouth still have 19 pattern frogs blancoed white used for the cutlass carried by the escort commander of the Queens colour. Dated Meco 1923
I’d love to see further British service in Hong Kong. Many of the fortification from the battle of Hong Kong are still intact and hidden within the country parks.
I'll certainly be doing more videos covering the topic in the future!
Karkee Web 1919 Pattern page - www.karkeeweb.com/1919main.html
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That backpack is extremely similar to the 08 Portuguese backpack with messtin and blanket loops.
Interesting thank you. Looks a practical set up.
May I ask what the two green painted cylindrical canisters are on the shelf please? I'm assuming they are respirator/gas mask canisters? An experimental design perhaps? British? Not ribbed/stamped like German ones.
Thank you! The canisters are Home Guard issue, a sturdier way to carry the regular civilian issue respirator.
Once again a very interesting and helpful video. Keep up the good work if you are in to military history subscribe to the channel
Many thanks! More to come soon, next is 1925 Pattern.
Does British surplus smell the same as American surplus? That American Army/Navy store smell has been one of my favorite “let’s spend some money!” motivators since childhood.