This 1937 Battle Order Webbing Set in khaki is a complete British WW2-style load-bearing setup, inspired by the type of webbing worn by British infantrymen during campaigns such as Dunkirk 1940, North Africa, and later theatres of war throughout the conflict. Manufactured by GSE (General Service Equipment), it provides a solid and visually accurate base for re-enactment, display, or for building up a British field impression step by step.
The set includes 2 ammo pouches, 1 1937 webbing belt, 2 main shoulder cross straps, 1 small pack, 2 shoulder L-straps for the small pack, and 1 water bottle carrier. This makes it a practical and recognizable battle-order setup for an early to mid-war British infantry portrayal. The water bottle itself is listed separately as an extra, as are an entrenching tool and bayonet frog.
Specifications
Material: cotton
Colour: khaki / tan
Buckles: brass, suitable for polishing if desired for parade use
Weight: approx. 1750 grams
Belt size: adjustable from approx. 30 to 44 inches
Cross straps: suitable for a wearer up to approx. 180 cm / 6 ft
Subtle advice block
For a more complete British impression, this webbing set can historically be combined with a MK VII water bottle, bayonet frog, entrenching tool, or blanco, depending on the period, unit, and theatre of operations.
Historische Context
The 1937-pattern webbing became one of the most recognizable British load-carrying systems of the Second World War. According to the product information, this type of webbing was used by troops in a wide range of theatres, from France in 1940 and North Africa to later service in Burma, the Mediterranean, the United Kingdom, and Europe. Khaki webbing could be treated with blanco to match the required colour, although many troops were also seen wearing it in a more natural tone.