Transit chest

[scharfschutzen63]

Does anyone know what the material is that pads the scout regiment telescope in the bottom of the transit chest? Any ideas on where it can be purchased?

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[Peter Laidler]

If my memory serves me right, it's horsehair matting. We used to have it in a roll. It was a dirty white or a watery-yellowy colour - depending on the colour of the horse I suppose!!!!! I dare say that you'll be able to get it from any saddlemakers unless it is now banned under some 'endangered species' legislation

[Flying10uk]

I recently purchased some of the matting for making new seals on several Bren mag tins and the only stuff that I could find is black in colour but does comes in various widths and thicknesses. I also got some of the same but thinner matting for the top seal of the Bren Transit chest. I got my supplies from Paul Beck Vintage Supplies if memory serves me correctly (other suppliers are available). I don't know if the matting that is available today and/or that I've used has ever seen a horse, probably synthetic.