U.S.M.C. 1st pattern canteen cover
This is a reproduction of the 1st pattern cover issued too the United states marine corps during WWII, these are a short flap, unlined cover, with a double stitched base, reinforced rear seam and specail U.S.M.C. version double hook. The 1st pattern cover was originally designed produced by United Carr, on behalf of the corps. This style of cover was introduce around about 1942, and replaced the U.S.M.C. version of M1910 cover this is the 1st due to having Durable DOT's (press studs) fitted instead of the more normal Lift The DOT's.
(THE CANTEEN AND CUP ARE NOT INCLUDED)
Please note: These covers are considerately smaller than there army cousins, and therefore a more tight fit
£10.00
U.S.M.C. 2nd pattern canteen cover
This is a reproduction of the 2nd pattern cover issued too the United states marine corps during WWII, these are a short flap, unlined cover, with a double stitched base, reinforced rear seam and specail U.S.M.C. version double hook. The 2nd pattern cover was originally designed produced by United Carr, on behalf of the corps. This style of cover was introduce around about 1942, and replaced the U.S.M.C. version of M1910 cover.
(THE CANTEEN AND CUP ARE NOT INCLUDED)
Please note: These covers are considerately smaller than there army cousins, and therefore a more tight fit
£10.00
Australian Contract Thompson pouch
This is our reproduction of the Australian Lend Lease contract Thompson pouch this is the Durable Dot model which is designed to hold 5 x 20 round magazines. These pouches were made in two different designs, although they look all most identical, with the main difference being the second version had Lift the Dot fasteners (See very bottom picture) instead of the durable Dots shown on the pouch below. One of the main recipients of these pouches where the U.S.M.C. who issued these along with American standard webbing models.
The Australian pouches are of an all canvas construction, and are more of a Riggers quality of manufacture when compare to the U.S. Government type I webbing models, the Aussie pouch also has the fasteners set lower down the front of the body, and thus has much longer pouch flaps for each pocket, finally there are no manufacturers or makers markings.
(Made to order ONLY) (2-3 weeks for delivery)
£25.00
Canvas Colours
The transitional coloured items
These are a Sand/tan shade of Khaki as in keeping with that correct 1943 to 1944 transitional colour, and are most certainly have not been made in an orange shade of Khaki, again due to the mixture of yellows/browns and greens within the dye, my digital camera has trouble reading the colour balance correctly.
My O.D.3 Shade
All other items are GREEN and not in any shape or form YELLOW. the O.D.3 canvas is the mid olive shade, based on the colour used on some BOYT contracts throughout 1942, this is darker than the "O.D.3" shade used by certain manufactuer's and is most certainly not the Pea green shade being banded around by some as O.D.3. If you are unsure about the shade then a sample can be post to you, before you make a purchase.
The Colour match
All canvas colours are designed to viewed OUTSIDE in GOOD daylight to get the correct actual shade. The binding and Type IIa strap webbing will look different to the canvas in colour if view under tungsten or fluorescent light, this is due to the weave of the cotton fabric and the dying and finishing process. Again variances in colour and shade between the different pictures, is down to my camera, all pictures angles of each item, were taken using the same sample, and at same time. |
