This chest rig formed part of a bigger set including the mag carrier chest rig & waist belt (see my other listings) & a rear pack
Holds 18 rounds,probably tear gas,baton rather than HE but not sure?
Item was procured & brought home by a family member after PMC work in Africa during early 90s
I've spoken with my relative who brought this item back to the UK & can now be 99% certain it was used by an EXO employee he knew.
As to its use by '32 Battalion' originally,he wasn't sure,however I have since found an article in a 2003 issue of C&S which clearly indicates this pattern of webbing was 'most' likely manufactured for & used by 32 Battalion
Hi! Just bought this /ebay:
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It has similar buckles like your one (the P58 harness is totally unrelated, but I won't get the belt rig only in late june soo thoose are just ebay photos...).
What do you think belt rig also existed???
One more: http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy142/Flippy-Murdoc/gear/s-l16002_zpss8fd8ba0.jpg
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Thank you for your help!