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    Default Please help identify WW2 British field pack?

    Hey Guys,
    Please help me identify this British pack dated 1941. The pack is khaki canvas with leather straps,brass hardware, Newey snaps. Any and all help will be appreciated. The pack measures 12 x 10 x 4.

    thanks in advance,

    Respectfully
    Brian please email me with any info: brian.artfinders@gmail.com
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    I would almost think that was one half of a pair for Lewis gun magazines. T%he bottom straqo going around the waist to connect to the other pouch

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    It's not a Lewis Gun pouch,too big,not rounded enough-

    http://aa-ok.com/media/catalog/produ...1/5/1520o1.jpg

    Frankly,looking at the stitching I'd almost bet someone made that up out of a mish mash of things.
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    It's made by Waring and Gillow Ltd. upholstery dept in 1941 obviously. They made a Lot of specialized Kitbags for the War Department during WWII. Offhand would say this belongs to to a Cavalry equipment set
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    I can't swear to it, but I'd put my money on a saddle bag. Very little British Cavalry stuff floating around for reference. 3yrs in England and all I could find were two cinch straps for the saddle.

    It seems all wrong to be carried by a man. But is similar to Japanese and some other countries saddle bags in a few ways. If you confirm it's Cavalry and you don't want it, qoute me a price and we'll talk.
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    Well it says HORSE inside the flap.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Doug Douglass View Post
    Well it says HORSE inside the flap.
    No, it says C HORSE.....must be Navy, get it, C- Horse...SEAHORSE....LOL

    Good call though as I didn't notice CHORSE Mk1 which could be carrier, carry all, canvas.....Horse, Mk1
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    Doesn't look like any pack I ever saw.
    I'm inclined to think it's for a chore horse generator that charges wireless batteries.

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    Whatever it is , its one of a pair

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