Original British WWII 1937 Pattern Web Equipment Multipurpose Basic Pouch
Original Items: Very Few Available. These are all fantastic condition “Basic Pouches” as used with the British 1937 Pattern web equipment. The condition of each pouch varies, as do the markings / dates but they are however still in serviceable condition. These look to be unissued for the most part, but have been in storage for decades, so they may be dirty. Each measures approximately 9"H x 5"W x 3"D. There is also generally oxidation on the closure snap, so the male portion of the snap must be cleaned and lubricated before using, or you may need a flathead screwdriver to get it off. Trying to pull it too hard will often destroy the snap. Basic Pouch: A large vertical rectangular pouch that went through three versions (Marks I, II, and III). It could carry either (2) BREN magazines, (6) 20-round Thompson SMG magazines, (4) No 36M Fragmentation, No 69 Offensive, or No.77 White Phosphorus grenades, (4) No 36M cup-discharger rifle grenades with attached gas-check baseplates, (2) Smoke Gre