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WW1 surplus in WW2?
Hey guys,
Does anyone know if unused WW1 uniform surplus was reissued circa WW2?
Cheers,
Jags
Last edited by Jags; 25th May 18 at 03:57 PM.
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Sometimes bits of kit from previous conflicts overlapped. My fathers service revolver issued in 1939 was a mark 1V Webley made in,if I remember correctly, 1918 and contained in a 1916 holster. Of course the absolute classic example is the SMLE( rifle) that did sterling service in both World Wars and on into the Korean War with some units. The same steel helmets featured in both world wars , so it was not unusual for the MOD to recycle equipment.
Last edited by Jock Scot; 25th May 18 at 01:47 AM.
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If you don't mind my asking, what's the difference between the WWI and WWII kilt patterns that you're referring to?
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Pattern or no
 Originally Posted by Tobus
If you don't mind my asking, what's the difference between the WWI and WWII kilt patterns that you're referring to?
Perhaps I shouldn’t have used the term ‘pattern’. I mean that prior to WW2, fastening straps were not used. The pleating is also different to WW2 Black Watch kilts I’ve seen.
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Originally Posted by Jock Scot
Sometimes bits of kit from previous conflicts overlapped. My fathers service revolver issued in 1939 was a mark 1V Webley made in,if I remember correctly, 1918 and contained in a 1916 holster. Of course the absolute classic is the SMLE( rifle) that did sterling service in both World Wars and on into the Korean War with some units. The same steel helmets featured in both world wars , so it was not unusual for the MOD to recycle equipment.
Modified No4MkI Lee enfields rifles were even used by British snipers until 1993 (as the L42A1). The MOD really doesn't seem to like throwing anything out.
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Originally Posted by Jags
Perhaps I shouldn’t have used the term ‘pattern’. I mean that prior to WW2, fastening straps were not used. The pleating is also different to WW2 Black Watch kilts I’ve seen.
If there are no straps then what holds the kilt in place?
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Originally Posted by FossilHunter
If there are no straps then what holds the kilt in place?
Long Pins. 
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The photo shows Diggers of the Australian 6th Division boarding a troopship for the ME in January 1940 equipped with WW1 webbing.
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It doesn't seem too long a time between some conflicts (wars) where uniforms could be modified. My "IKE" jacket is dated 1953 and was used in the Korean War. A well built item, such as a kilt, could easily be upgraded with new hardware for modern military standards.
I ate C and K rations in Germany when in the Army mid 1970's. MRE (meals ready to eat) were available, just not to us. I still shutter thinking about canned pound cake. Sorry to get off topic.
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24th May 18, 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Bruce Scott
The photo shows Diggers of the Australian 6th Division boarding a troopship for the ME in January 1940 equipped with WW1 webbing.
Yes, 1908 pattern webbing AND the MkIII pattern Lee-Enfield SMLE rifle as well.
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