L42A1 Soft Case

[Alan de Enfield]

Thanks - that helps, and presumably the 'Springfield Pattern 58' was available in 'sand' / 'beige' or 'green' canvas

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[chosenman]

Thanks - that helps, and presumably the 'Springfield Pattern 58' was available in 'sand' / 'beige' or 'green' canvas

Alan, British web equipment of the day was green. Binocular cases, compass cases, Browning 9mm holsters, back packs, load carrying equipment, the lot. All made from the same material. The new L42 case was no exception and all kit of that period was stamped with routine markings previously described. I think the whole thinking behind equipping the British army at that period was about facing the Russians in Europe. This train of thought extended right up to us entering the first Gulf War when British troops where in the desert wearing temperate DPM. I've not seen a sand coloured case personally but obviously that doesn't mean they don't exist. Does your case carry the stores markings?