[WTB/trade] British WWII gear

[JEEP]

A little unusual, I know. But you people are the biggest collection of Brits on the Web that I know.

I am currently putting together a re-enactment kit for a 1942/-43 tank commander of Royal Armoured Corps 161'th "Green Howards".

What I am looking for in particular is the following:

1937 pattern webbing and gaiters - especially a Webley holster
MKII No. 2 army binocular - or any other british WWII binocular
WWII era patches and insignia relating to Royal Armoured Corps and Green Howards
WWII era army pocket knife
+anything else that might strike my fancy :) Let me know what you have.

I will also do trades from my pile of bushcraft/outdoor gear.

[Silverback]

161st (12th Bn. The Green Howards [Yorkshire Regt.]) Regt ...The current 'Yorkshire Regiment' is made up of the amalgamation of the former Yorkshire 'County' Regiments... The Prince of Wales's Own Regiment of Yorkshire (14th/15th Foot), the Green Howards (Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own Yorkshire Regiment) (19th Foot), The Duke of Wellington's Regiment (West Riding) (33rd/76th Foot) and associated Territorial Army units.

A prouder history you could not have selected...the Yorkshire Warriors will salute you.

Coming from the area I will keep my eyes and ears open for you Jakob

[JEEP]

Thanks :)

[fish]

i could lend you a mint invasion map of France dated 1944.

[JEEP]

That would be awesome. But I would never dare to borrow such an irreplaceable object :)

[fish]

or trade on a pump style water filter?

[JEEP]

I'll look into that.

[David_JAFO]

hello,
Sapper quote,"A prouder history you could not have selected...the Yorkshire Warriors will salute you."
DITTO. I'll have a chat with some from the Battle Re-Enactment & Badge collectors I know (no promises).
You could also try http://www.kellybadge.co.uk
Regards
David
Ps. Edited after a boo boo..Oops!

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[JEEP]

T^ Thanks

[Old Guard]

Jeep I have been a Living Historian (reenactor) for many years (Hence my Forum name)

I have quite a few items from your list, including the 1937 pattern holster.

Let me check my shed tomorrow and I will message you a list :-)

[JEEP]

Awesome! I will be looking very much forward to that.

Remember; I work at an outdoor store, I can trade you almost anything :)

[JEEP]

Btw. if anyone has a BSA folding/parachute bike laying around, I would be very much interested as well.

[snowleopard]

I will look out for that sort of stuff!

[fish]

Btw. if anyone has a BSA folding/parachute bike laying around, I would be very much interested as well.

lol more chance of winning the lottery!lol

[JEEP]

lol more chance of winning the lottery!lol

True that :)

[JonnyP]

I have an old British Army tank suit from (I think it says on the label) 1935. The label is worn so it could be 1955..??
I bought it years ago when I used to sit on dumper trucks all day in the Winter. I do not use it any more, so if its any good to you..

[JEEP]

I would be very interested in that. Which size is it?

[JonnyP]

About 5' 10"h x 36" waist. Ish. It was the right height for me but I had to tighten the belt a lot on it for me. I expect it would fit me well now though lol. I will get some pics of it for you..

[JEEP]

T^

[JEEP]

Oh, if anyone has a tommy helmet laying around, I would be very interested in that too.

[alvino78]

Btw. if anyone has a BSA folding/parachute bike laying around, I would be very much interested as well.
one sold on ebay april for £640 plus postage seen them go for nearly £2000 lol nice though!!T^

[JEEP]

one sold on ebay april for £640 plus postage seen them go for nearly £2000 lol nice though!!T^

Yup. They are very expensive, but are sometimes still found in sheds and landfills in France...

[Silverback]

any use ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/British-Army-WW2-Backpack-with-water-bottle-canteen-mess-tins-straps-dated-1942-/360673185192?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item53f9cc0da8

[JEEP]

any use ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/British-Army-WW2-Backpack-with-water-bottle-canteen-mess-tins-straps-dated-1942-/360673185192?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item53f9cc0da8

Looks interesting, but I suspect the price will end up a lot higher than 30 quid :)

[JonnyP]

Pics of my old tank suit. Sorry just a camera phone in not good light..

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s188/jonpickett/030-1_zps00827822.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/jonpickett/media/030-1_zps00827822.jpg.html)

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s188/jonpickett/029-2_zps6ae9301d.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/jonpickett/media/029-2_zps6ae9301d.jpg.html)

Its a bit grubby after being in the shed for quite a few years, but other than a tear on one of the knees and a small split under an armpit, its in pretty good nick. One of the main zips has lost its puller, but still works. I always got in and out using the other zip. Its got about 13 pockets and is very warm. I guess it would of had a hood, but I have not got one to go with it.
It is heavy, weighing in at about 4kg..

[Thumbcrusher]

Hi JEEP, if you don't get everything from the forum you could try this shop http://www.epicmilitaria.com/section.php/177/1/wwii-british-uniforms/74bb70b5fd8c0ab5aa65f4e48093c2fa. Im not connected to it other than ive bought a few things myself and always found them to be helpfull.

[Old Guard]

For interest only ... the Tankers one piece overall was nicknamed a "Pixie Suit"

[Tony1948]

There is a pair of WW11 Binocoulars on ebay at the mowment,they are Graticles No2 MK3.The ebay No.is 151029241866.Hope this helps.

[JEEP]

There is a pair of WW11 Binocoulars on ebay at the mowment,they are Graticles No2 MK3.The ebay No.is 151029241866.Hope this helps.

T^

[David_JAFO]

hello,
Jeep forgot about my friend Lew Shotton http://www.clanfieldmilitaria.com/shop.php have a browse might have what your looking for? I was sent this link purely out of interest http://www.velosolo.co.uk/airborne-parabike.html good luck with the collection.
Regards
David

[resnikov]

http://www.sofmilitary.co.uk/shop-re-enactment-category,941 Is quite a good shop, bought a bit of stuff there myself for my WWII para uniform.

[Silverback]

http://www.sofmilitary.co.uk/shop-re-enactment-category,941 Is quite a good shop, bought a bit of stuff there myself for my WWII para uniform.

the shop is amazing...called in there last time I was in Denbighshire...its near Llangollen

[JEEP]

Thanks

[David_JAFO]

hello,
How is the kit search coming along now, any further progress?
Regards
David

[JEEP]

A lot of progress actually :D

I now have a full P-37 battledress, a MKII helmet and almost full webbing.

I am still looking for:
White army suspenders
P-37 Colarless shirt (wool) (size 46 or 48)
GS beret (size 59 or 60)
1937 entrenching tool and cover
Wash roll
"House wife" (sewing kit)
Size 4 or 5 gaiters
MKII or MKIII gas mask and bag

I have been adviced to gather a infantry kit, before anything else. So the tank commander kit will have to wait a little.

[JEEP]

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5502/9100519141_23347866e0.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jakobeep/9100519141/)
British WWII gear (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jakobeep/9100519141/) by Elbæk (http://www.flickr.com/people/jakobeep/), on Flickr

You are awesome Barry! Thank you a bunch..!

:jumping-joy:

[Old Guard]

Your very welcome old chap

now you can .................................................: war:

Barry

[David_JAFO]

hello,
T^
Regards
David


Your very welcome old chap

now you can .................................................: war:

Barry

[JEEP]

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3717/9316198732_7543cf540e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jakobeep/9316198732/)
My WWII British Tommie kit - work in progress (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jakobeep/9316198732/) by Elbæk (http://www.flickr.com/people/jakobeep/), on Flickr

Progress so far :)

[Old Guard]

Looking good JEEP :happy-clapping:

[David_JAFO]

hello,
T^
Regards
David

[Old Guard]

I too have received a parcel :D

Excellent trade Mr JEEP, many thanks

I am really happy with my items, in fact I am :happy-clapping::rock-on::happy-clapping::jumping-joy: to be honest

Cheers Jakob

Barry
OG

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[JEEP]

That was very fast!!

Glad you like the stuff :)

It is I who says thanks btw.

[JEEP]

I am still looking for the following items:

A single (or pair of) P37 ammo pouches, preferably MK III (not RAF grey)
House Wife (sewing kit)
Cover for P37 entrenching tool (not RAF grey)

Will pay £ or trade w. camping gear.

[Silverback]

Jakob...any use ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-Army-Webbing-Pouches-37-PAT-Storage-Ammunition-Ammo-Genuine-Military-Surplus-/161020035112?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item257d8ac028

[JEEP]

Jakob...any use ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-Army-Webbing-Pouches-37-PAT-Storage-Ammunition-Ammo-Genuine-Military-Surplus-/161020035112?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item257d8ac028

Thanks, but unfortunally not the right kind :)

[roberts]

I have a patrol lighter with victory may 1945 stamped on the bottom ,a canteen spoon stamped 1940 with a mod arrow, private purchase shaver and brass button stick no markings.

[thejungleisneutral]

If you're still looking for webbing, I have a bunch of the following -

- Canadian P37 skeleton water bottle carriers (press stud for strap is on the side like WWI-era P08) - unissued
- Australian or Canadian P37 basic pouches (NOT the larger utility pouches) I'm pretty sure they are MKIII, but I'd have to check - used, very good Edit: They're MKII
- Australian or Canadian P37 pistol ammunition pouches (I padded mine with felt for use with a prismatic compass) - unissued
- P37 suspenders - used, very good

I also have an M88 style Prismatic marching compass I installed in a black lacquered brass WWII MKIII marching compass case (looks almost identical to a wartime compass but no more radium hazard/bubbles/cloudy fluid) this is fully operational and accurate to within 1 degree which is as good as the wartime issue MKIII compasses. This is perfect for reenactment or general land nav use.

I have a British late 1930s-issue "A" MKII ivorine rectangular protractor, which is surplus to my requirements- used, serviceable

I have an Australian WWII (British pattern but lightweight) groundsheet - unissued and perfectly serviceable as a groundsheet

I'm open to trades of outdoorsy gear, but I'm really looking for a British WWII Scout Regiment Telescope (Tel., Sct. Regt. Mk IIs) to replace my recently-retired 1860s 3-draw field telescope. Being plugged in to the WWII reenactment community JEEP might know someone who knows someone... :)

[JEEP]

I have a patrol lighter with victory may 1945 stamped on the bottom ,a canteen spoon stamped 1940 with a mod arrow, private purchase shaver and brass button stick no markings.


If you're still looking for webbing, I have a bunch of the following -

- Canadian P37 skeleton water bottle carriers (press stud for strap is on the side like WWI-era P08) - unissued
- Australian or Canadian P37 basic pouches (NOT the larger utility pouches) I'm pretty sure they are MKIII, but I'd have to check - used, very good
- Australian or Canadian P37 pistol ammunition pouches (I padded mine with felt for use with a prismatic compass) - unissued
- P37 suspenders - used, very good

I also have an M88 style Prismatic marching compass I installed in a black lacquered brass WWII MKIII marching compass case (looks almost identical to a wartime compass but no more radium hazard/bubbles/cloudy fluid) this is fully operational and accurate to within 1 degree which is as good as the wartime issue MKIII compasses. This is perfect for reenactment or general land nav use.

I have a British late 1930s-issue "A" MKII ivorine rectangular protractor, which is surplus to my requirements- used, serviceable

I have an Australian WWII (British pattern but lightweight) groundsheet - unissued and perfectly serviceable as a groundsheet

I'm open to trades of outdoorsy gear, but I'm really looking for a British WWII Scout Regiment Telescope (Tel., Sct. Regt. Mk IIs) to replace my recently-retired 1860s 3-draw field telescope. Being plugged in to the WWII reenactment community JEEP might know someone who knows someone... :)

Sorry about the late reply gentlemen - I am always busy like a bee in Willy Wonka's factory around december.

I am quite interested in the items mentioned. But, I would very much like to see photos of them, if possible?

[thejungleisneutral]

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[JEEP]

Thanks for the photos - I'll give them a thought and get back to you :)

[thejungleisneutral]

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