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Not Cond MkIV as thats a conversion to MkII pattern, looking at the nosecap of the rifle carried by the man being helped up the hill, the sight protector looks to be straighten so most likely MkII*** Cond.
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"Not Cond MkIV as thats a conversion to MkII pattern"
Sorry, that should have read MkIII pattern not MkII
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Can anyone identify what is written upside down on the cross-strap thinggy of the centremost man. Looks like xxxurgexxx to me.......
I think that's his gas mask bag strap Peter..
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The rifle in question is either a SMLE Cond Mk II**, a Cond Mk II*** or a Mk I *** with a bridge charger guide fitted, all Royal Navy issue rifles of pre-1915 vintage.
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Not sure what "order" they're wearing, but it's not "landing order" that's for sure; nothing but a web belt and respirator.
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Originally Posted by
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Not sure what "order" they're wearing, but it's not "landing order" that's for sure; nothing but a web belt and respirator.
Are these wearing "landing Order"?
The Navy On Land - British Path
For anyone unfamiliar with Pathe archives, if you scroll to the word "stills" you can see detail photos from the clip.
First post and Lee Enfield less at present, hope you don't mind if I tag along.
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hope you don't mind if I tag along.
Always room for one more...
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Originally Posted by
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Are these wearing "landing Order"?
The Navy On Land - British Path
For anyone unfamiliar with Pathe archives, if you scroll to the word "stills" you can see detail photos from the clip.
First post and Lee Enfield less at present, hope you don't mind if I tag along.
That's much more like it. Not sure if the Navy had small packs, other than the Royal Marines that is; anyone?
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1940 Naval SMLE Photo
Yes, the haversack(small pack) was part of the kit.
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They appear to be wearing 1908 Pattern webbing. The RN used 1908 and 1919 Pattern webbing until WWII when it was gradually replaced with 1937 Pattern webbing.
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