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Hello, something I’ve been wondering about, what was the reason that the British went with using a split on the on the bottom of the buckle on the M1937 web gear. So far on one has ever replied to my question?

For the love of God, clear your fucking throat before you make a video …. you c**t !

Really informative - great vid

No Baton Gun?

Good video...lots of info.. thanks from Holland 👊🏾

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The color variations on the webbing drive me nuts. Reproductions are always khaki, KG03 is sold out everywhere, and originals are also often post-war khaki items used by other militaries. It's hard to get a decent kit for reenacting these days.

Can anyone tell me did the British soldier have a dedicated shelter for individual use, or was the poncho used as dual purpose like the 58pattern. I know that the term Basha came from troops fighting in Burma for temporary shelter, but what was the soldier using for shelter then?

Conversation at 24 mins re the capabilities of the Airsoft L1A1 to be converted to represent "other" models is interesting. I know that Simon now loves his 70/80's Dutch gear as well, however to convert to a Dutch FAL is a little more challenging due to it being the only type in its class so to say. Covered foresight protectors, get someone who knows metal sheet work and knock one up with maybe a grub screw to emplace it, or just like the foresight protectors on the L1A1, something that just clips into place. The muzzle brake, that's a tough one. Enjoyed this chat even though i am very late to the show. Thanks.

When's the next kit video 😜

Used them in the late 80s & mid 90s I remember mixing the bovril type drink into the instant mash,the tinned patte had a better selection than the GS if u remember chicken & herb was nice.the hot chocolate got mixed into the porridge too the apricot and apple flakes wernt to bad the mutton granules were well forgettable 😂 around 95 I used artic again in which the main meals were a freeze dried curry and a chilli con carni they were vacuum packed and quite good the curry being the best but again the later GS being better as there were no tins the artic there was more washing up obviously 😂

They were so good…. Great for camping in the Nineties when they were about a lot. Army Rolos were not like civy Rolos.

My God, this put shivers down my spine, served in N I 1977-1979

Whatever happened to propper load drills? Safety catch, pouch, load magazine, close pouch? I love the enthusiasm but there's no replacing good drills and training...

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Looked like the start of an old 80's MOD Training Video!! 👍 4:15 Typical Rupert 😆 Seriously well done to all involved Love the 68 Pattern!! And the Gympy Drooolll! (Subbed)

We were in Portsmouth that weekend and visited the overlord show. We had a great time . The artillery demonstration made my 8 year old jump 🤣

I was station in West Germany from '77 to '79. Seeing the old British DPM camo brings back memories! Greeting from Oregon, USA!

Great video. Love the intro.

jake andrew brown videos are like nicotine to my crippling addicition,but instead of nicotine,they are jake andrew brown videos

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Very cool

The brass letters stands for L left leg and R right leg , not long puttee as you said, these are what the letters mean.

Rubber bullit’s that’s the weapons the borstal boys used to kill children just incase anyone thought they where you bullits

Borstal boys the lot of ya

They weren't tied the way you showed. Also it was common to not just cut the tie in half, but to cut the puttee in half too. Before trouser twists, we used to use elastic bands.

Square knot. Point to rear. Twisties or elastic under hem of lightweights /combats and over the puttee, never ever tucked the trouser in.

Never heard of that helmet I suppose it came after the Cromwell riot helmet you did well to know about that and then find one it is unique that's what I love about this hobby finding things like this well done I did bump into you at the Military Odyssey show last year my first time attending it is a superb event I hope to be going again this year 👍

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Glad i was issued in '85 combat high 😂

Never tucked the trousers inside. Used elastics and put them over the puttee. They were the worst bit of kit ever along with the DMS Boots. we ore them in the Falklands in 1982. absolute crap.

Thats the worst video on how to put on puttees.. ..from a squaddie that wore them . When you remove your puttees at the end of a tough day of sweeping the gun park....you reverse roll them !! You did it the cack handed way 😂😂

My Regt, 1978-1990. “Farmer’s Boy”, regimental march.

I like all these regiments with the names of counties. I don't think there are any left now.

I remember doing this in the CCF Army section at Alleyn's School in the mid 1980's. I recall there's a way of tying the puttee knot such that it looks like a square-ish knot that doesn't appear to pinch the fabric much. I recall it involves making a right angled 'hospital crease/fold' of the ribbon so that it comes up the back at a right angle and you then wrap it several times over and over - without pinching the ribbon. What you're left with is a square-ish appearance and a loose end. You pop the loose end into the puttee that will be tight enough to trap it. I recall this being a nuisance to do particularly when the boots had to be spit-and-polished for parade. It's the sort of thing that nobody sane would do these days - particularly with the convenience of generative AI today. It was another world!

you would be on show parade with puttees done like that 💂

Whoever would need a tutorial to put on puttees??? I did it for years complete with DMS boots. Twizzles were a bonus!!

Doing a BFT in the Armys take on a running shoe the DMS

Amazing collection. Very informative channel as well. I wish you a great day.

Joined the Royal Navy in 88 , sent to a Air Squadron in 89 .....I was given these horrible things with the DMS. After advice from older hands , I bought some high leg boots until eventually the navy were equipped with decent boots. For the record I was sent to Gulf War 1 with 1958 webbing and a SLR. So glad the Navy has improved since then.

Your putees would not pass muster

Stop waffling and get on with it ! .

Puttees hell remember them like yesterday we had twisels plus we had to end the tape behind the point and done in a square to finish.

not seen anyone put a knot in a puttee ribbon (and no stitch line to match with DMS outer boot stitch ) - but they were a great ankle support to wear

DMS boots must be the worst bit of military kit ever issued to British Forces

DMS Boots and putties…. Era chic…. I use similar for my 41 to 43 Desert War self with Ammo boots and Hosetops. Like my gloves and trouser legs, I have marked mine left and right. There are old Soldiers that run screaming from the mere mention of Twist Ties…. 😂 A useful video.

Interesting when did it end in the british army ?

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Some good hunting guys .. some nice items .