WW2 BRITISH MILITARY TENTS AND CAMPING EQUIPMENT

This week at Ack-Ack Militaria we present a range of WW2 British tents and camping equipment, plus some extra, previously listed pack fillers, etc …

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Let us imagine that a pair of British officers are sharing a tent somewhere in the Mediterranean towards the end of the war, alongside their two Batmen, who are ho...  read more

Code: 509

WW2, British, 'Tent, Officers, General Service' (1940).

A lovely example of a 1940 dated Tent, Officers, General Service, manufactured in Tan coloured canvas.

Produced to accommodate one or two officers, it has a central ridge, supported by two 6 foot upright poles with a floor space of 6'6" x 6'6".

The listing consists of the tent with all its ropes and fastenings in good order, guy ropes, pegs, tent bag (WW2 naval kit...  read more

Code: 563

WW2, British, 'PUP' Tent; 'Choc' Brown

Several patterns of Bivouac, commonly called 'pup', tents were produced during WW2. They consist of a one piece design, for ease of use and refrain from the use of buttons that could become detached. They are commonly 3 feet high by 7 feet long and intended for use by one or two personnel.

This beautiful 'Choc' brown example comes with all its ties and ropes in good strong condi...  read more

Code: 558

WW2, British, 'PUP' Tent; Tan

Several patterns of Bivouac, commonly called 'pup', tents were produced during WW2. They consist of a one piece design, for ease of use and refrain from the use of buttons that could become detached. They are commonly 3 feet high by 7 feet long and intended for use by one or two personnel.

This beautiful Tan coloured example was manufactured in 1945 by Warring & Gallow Ltd. It c...  read more

Code: 559

WW2, British, 'Officers Field Kit'; Camp Table with Folding Legs.

A super rare example of the Officers Camp Table with Folding Legs. This was another example of the lightweight furniture produced during the war.The top is made from a piece of canvas with 12 wooden slats joined to the side edges. A stabilising strut was riveted to the corners and folded through 90 degrees to a brass connecting 'nipple' to help create a ridged surface. When folded back this all...  read more

Code: 564

WW2, British, 'Officers Field Kit'; Folding Camp Chair with Detchable Seat.

A nice example of the Folding Camp Chair with Detachable Seat. Composed of a timber frame with canvas seat and back support. When assembled the base of the seat is 19" off the ground with a 15" x 15" framework. The canvas tapers towards the rear so that it clears the upright supports.
This example is complete with all its fastenings and 'rolls' into a very light and portable piece of cam...  read more

Code: 570

WW2 British, Arnhem Related, Mid-War, Red/Brown Enamelled Mug.

Was £125 now £105

Recovered by myself during the 65th Anniversary events around Arnhem and was gifted to me by a resident of Oosterbeek, who claimed it had been in their ‘outhouse’ since the war ended.

One must never underestimate the importance of tea to the British soldier during both World Wars. Tea was vital to the soldiers’ morale. Naturally, it contains caffe...  read more

Code: 452

WW2 British, Royal Engineers, Coloured Field Service Cap

Was £76 now £65

Colloquially called the ‘forage’ or ‘side’ cap this universal pattern was reintroduced into the British army at the same time as the Battledress, 1937. Officers’ models were often produced in barathea whilst other ranks were manufactured from plain khaki drab serge. However, in June 1937 Amendment No.1 to the existing Dress Regulations for the Army, 1934 stated in...  read more

Code: 27

WW2 British Army Cigarette Ration Tin (Larger Format) Grouping.

Was £130 now £110

An example of the larger sized, issue, ration tin with some contents. Contains a complete packet of ‘Mogul’ cigarettes and a larger box of the very rare ‘Bryant & May’s, Royal Wax Vestas’ period matches.

In addition to tea, cigarettes were one of the most important comfort items available to troops. As well as commercially available items, usually...  read more

Code: 194

WW2 British Army Tea Ration Tin

Was £95 now £85

One of the rarer and more sought-after ration tins.

To overcome providing ‘Tommy’ with hot brew in the front lines an instant tea was issued with milk and sugar already included in the mix, so a soldier just had to add water.

One must never underestimate the importance of tea to the British soldier during both World Wars. Tea was vit...  read more

Code: 447