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Post by Bonkers on Oct 20, 2004 15:37:57 GMT -5
Hi ya fella's , just to let you all know. I am on the case regardin' the Home Front section. I have started on the first few issues of the newsletter, done two so far. At the moment thinking about membership card design, got in mind printing out some wartime national register ones, for members details. At present there are 8 members (unofficial). If your partner, wife or any family member, young or old, would like to join, please email me and i'll make sure to get back to them. No clothing rules as such, apart from the outfit must look the part , at least. I will help with anything i can to do with civie stuff, especially civil defence subjects. More details about membership's when i have sussed it all out.
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Post by Bonkers on Oct 20, 2004 15:40:44 GMT -5
Don't know where the unhappy face came from ?? i clicked on to the little blue lamp ?? sorry.
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Tommy
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"We few, we band of brothers; For he to-day that sheds his blood with me Shall be my brother.
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Post by Tommy on Oct 24, 2004 9:19:11 GMT -5
Sounds like its gonna be really good once its of the ground ;D ;D If you need any help with it mate just give the word! ;D Tommy
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Post by Warden_D on Dec 30, 2004 9:06:25 GMT -5
Do tell, how is the section going?
I do love home front stuff, as you can guess from the URL and login name.
Although I do have a secret wish to sneek into 37 pattern battledress & portray early Brit, BEF / Norway, you know that kind of thing.
Almost there with the impression, just need the correct entrenching tool, The type that goes down the old leg, anyone have any leads?
Tinkerty Tonk
Warden D
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Post by Whizz_Bang on Dec 30, 2004 11:34:00 GMT -5
Yo Craig, Check Brians home front section for more detailed info on the subject. BEF were equiped with the 37 pattern E.tool to the best of my knowledge, the 07 patt ones were well phased out by then.
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Post by Warden_D on Dec 30, 2004 12:05:54 GMT -5
What ho Can you advise on the correct entrenching tool for BEF / Norway? I was told the type of entrenching tool shown below was not introduced till 1941, I maybe wrong, as I am not an expert on webbing. Warden D
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Post by Whizz_Bang on Dec 30, 2004 12:11:35 GMT -5
Thats either the economy or airborne variant buddy, the 37 patt has a bayonet fitting on the handle end to take the pig sticker.
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Post by Whizz_Bang on Dec 30, 2004 13:20:18 GMT -5
Slight (ahem) amendment to prev posting.... the bayonet fixing type didn't come into issue till 43...ooops
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Post by Guv on Dec 30, 2004 13:43:11 GMT -5
The primary entrenching tool issued to the individual soldier during WW2 was the 1908 pattern that had been used during WW1. A pattern 1937 web carrier was introduced for use with it and this was a new design. The early war helve is identical to the WW1 pattern, by mid war a new helve was introduced that had an additional metal fitting that could accept the No.4 metal spike bayonet
A second pattern of entrenching tool was issued in limited numbers to Commandos an Home Guard units during WW2. It was designed as part of the 1937 pattern equipment and was based on the flat shovel used by the Germans during WW1. Most of them have "BRADES" and the manufacture date stamped on them with the traditional /l\ crow's foot.
I hope this helps mate - the aforementioned item in the photo is spot on.
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Post by dom on Dec 30, 2004 16:22:45 GMT -5
Tut tut Chris, even i knew that!! Losing that knowledge are we?
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Post by Bonkers on Jan 6, 2005 14:55:26 GMT -5
Hello there Warden D, i know you love the home front stuff, i did meet you once. Looforward to seein' yer again sometime. Hey Dom, it's hard to remember everythin'. I thought that the '37 patt was common then too. Good job the Guv is on the ball.
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