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British p37 ammo pouches

Discussion in 'Information Requests' started by Hinzor, Dec 31, 2008.

  1. Hinzor

    Hinzor Member

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    Hey guys,

    Since a few days I am in the possesion of 2 british p37 ammo pouches.

    I would like to know which people wore these pouches and how the cartridges are inserted in the pouch (because i think they can only go upside-down).

    I hope you guys can help me out so I can gather around a full historic-correct p37 webbing which belongs with these pouches.


    both pouches were made by MW and S LTD (Marin Wright and Sons Ltd), the date is 1943. Also one of the two has another stamp with an arrow and the number 26 below it, but i don't know what that means.

    here are some pictures:

    both pouches plus clips
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    single pouch
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    stamp 1
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    stamp 2
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    Kind regards,

    Hinzor
     
  2. GPRegt

    GPRegt Member

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    Hinzor,

    Upside down is right. Each pouch will take two clips. This type of pouch was issued to non-infantry troops, such as tank crews.

    Steve W.
     
  3. Hinzor

    Hinzor Member

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    many thanks :p


    btw does anyone have a picture of british soldiers wearing these carriers??
     
  4. Hinzor

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    Does anyone have a picture of a non-infanterist wearing these things????
    because i wanna make a complete webbing with these pouches, but I don't know what to look for. The straps and the belt are no problem though, but everything else is a mystery to me because i havent seen photos of people wearing these things.

    I already know it was used by drivers and other non infantry. I also read something about WO's that wore it, but i don't know what a WO is :p

    I hope some people here can profide me from information about the complete webbing that a p37 non infanterist would have worn together with these pouches.


    Kind regards,

    Hinzor
     

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