Reproduction brass shoulder strap buckle for British 1908 Pattern and 1937 Pattern webbing, manufactured by GSE.

This buckle is used to attach a Small Pack or Large Pack to the webbing cross straps. Ideal for replacing missing or damaged original hardware or for completing and restoring a British webbing set.

The brass construction matches the traditional metal fittings associated with British military web equipment of the First and Second World Wars.

Suitable for re-enactment, living history, display and restoration of British military equipment.

Supplied individually.

Historical Context EN

British 1908 Pattern Web Equipment was introduced before the First World War and remained an important part of British Army field equipment for many years.

In 1937 the new Pattern 1937 Web Equipment was introduced. This system became one of the most recognisable pieces of British and Commonwealth equipment used during the Second World War.

Both systems combined strong cotton webbing with metal fittings including hooks, strap ends and buckles. Shoulder straps and cross straps formed an important part of the carrying system and allowed Small Packs and Large Packs to be attached to the webbing equipment.

This reproduction brass buckle is suitable as a replacement or restoration component for both 1908 and 1937 Pattern webbing.

Specifications EN

• Product: shoulder strap buckle

• Type: webbing buckle

• Suitable for: 1908 Pattern and 1937 Pattern webbing

• Application: attaching Small Pack or Large Pack to cross straps

• Type: reproduction

• Manufacturer: GSE

• Sales unit: individually

• Country / style: British

• Period: First and Second World War

• Suitable for: re-enactment, living history, display and restoration

• Material: brass