This US Small Wall Tent / Flysheet wooden ridge pole is a practical spare part for the American canvas Small Wall Tent or matching US flysheet. The ridge pole forms the upper support of the tent structure and helps keep the canvas properly tensioned.
The pole is made as a round wooden 2-piece construction, making it easier to transport and store. The aluminium jointing piece allows both sections to be connected securely. Ideal as a replacement when the original ridge pole is damaged, missing or incomplete.
A useful spare part for re-enactment camps, living history displays, canvas tent sets, depot stock or restoration of existing US field tent equipment.
Historical Context
During WWII, canvas field equipment was widely used by the US Army, from small individual shelter halves to larger tents for camps, storage, medical stations and command posts. The Small Wall Tent was a recognisable tent type in American field setups and required sturdy wooden tent components to support the canvas correctly.
A ridge pole was an essential part of that structure. Without a proper ridge support, the tent loses its shape, tension and practical use. For re-enactment and historical display, a correct wooden spare pole is therefore a small but important piece of the complete field impression.
Features
- Spare wooden ridge pole for US Small Wall Tent or US flysheet
- 2-piece round wooden construction
- Fitted with aluminium jointing piece
- Suitable as a replacement or spare part
- Practical for re-enactment, living history, camp setups and displays
- Matches US canvas tent equipment in WWII style
Specifications : Material: wood with aluminium jointing piece | Construction: 2-piece | Application: US Small Wall Tent / US flysheet | Type: spare ridge pole | Period impression: WWII US Army canvas field equipment
Subtle Advice
When completing an existing tent set, also check the other parts such as upright poles, guy ropes, pegs and canvas sections. A proper ridge pole works best when the full tent structure is correctly tensioned.
