WW2 British, 1937 Pattern Webbing Cartridge Carriers, Dunkirk Era.

When issued the Cartridge Carriers were worn in pairs to replace the Basic Pouches. Each of the carriers consisted of two pockets, covered by a flap that was held by a brass snap that could be fixed in x2 positions. Each pocket could hold x2 .303 rifle stripper clips of 5 rounds per clip, 20 rounds per carrier and 40 rounds in total for the pair.
A one-inch web strip was sewn onto the centre rear of each carrier, ended with an identical brass buckle as found on the basic pouch it provided a fixing point to the webbing shoulder braces. A brass loop can also be found below the buckle which enabled the carrier to be attached to other pieces of equipment. As with the Basic Pouch a pair of brass fixings can be found to the rear; enabling the carrier to be fixed to the Web Waist Belt.

The Pattern 1937 web equipment was designed for the most part as an improved version of the Pattern 1908 web equipment. Straps were narrowed down from two inches; new pouches reduced the surface area of webbing in contact with the body and new items were introduced to accommodate new weapons and equipment.

Unfortunately, this pair has dates and maker marks that have become illegible; however, we believe that they can be dated to the early war years due to the application of KG 97 (Khaki Green, Medium) Blanco or more colloquially known as ‘pea-green’; most associated with the BEF and Battle of France campaign of 1940.

Apart from the ‘faded’ maker marks and Blanco the pair are in very good sound condition with all straps, buckles and snaps in place. Priced to reflect condition and early war production.

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