Pattern 85 Webbing Equipment
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Developments resumed with the progression of the firearms development and introduction of the SA80 family of British small arms. Trials of experimental PLCE webbing and Combat Body Armour (CBA) were conducted with selected units in 1984 and 1985. Being very similar to the first standard issue PLCE webbing system, it used snaps of proprietary design for closure on all pouches.
Index of 85 pattern trial PLCE
Pattern 85 Entrenching Tool Pouch
British webbing a 1985 trials PLCE right-hand ammo pouch. This was part of the 1985 trials set of nylon webbing that would be compatible with the forthcoming SA80 assault rifle and replace the 1958 Pattern webbing set. The 1985 trials webbing set would eventually become the 1990 Pattern PLCE webbing set and they share various construction features. This example of the right-hand pouch is in very good used condition. The only issue worth mentioning is that the male Fastex clip designed to fit the bayonet scabbard has been removed. This could be replaced by cannibalising the clip and retaining strap from a 1990 Pattern PLCE bayonet scabbard
1985 PATTERN TRIALS EXPERIMENTAL PLCE WEBBING SET
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Developments resumed with the progression of the firearms development and introduction of the SA80 family of British small arms. Trials of experimental PLCE webbing and Combat Body Armour (CBA) were conducted with selected units in 1984 and 1985. Being very similar to the first standard issue PLCE webbing system, it used snaps of proprietary design for closure on all pouches.
For the advanced collector of British webbing equipment; a rare opportunity to acquire a set of 1985 trials PLCE webbing.
A quick history lesson: It had long been intended to replace cotton 1958 Pattern webbing with an NBC decontamination-friendly webbing set made of synthetic materials and in the 1970's butyl '1972 Pattern' and nylon 1958 Pattern webbing had been trialled, but not adopted. As part of the planned switch over from the 7.62mm L1A1 self-loading rifle to the 5.56mm SA80 assault rifle, an experimental set of nylon webbing was designed in the mid-1980's to carry the longer and thinner M16 type 5.56mm magazines as well as a US / European type folding entrenching tool. This would finally evolve into the 1990 PLCE set.
Here we have an example of the 1985 trials set consisting of a belt, yoke, left and right pair of ammunition pouches, two utility pouches and an entrenching tool carrier. Similar in some regards to the 1990 PLCE set, it has a complex belt with both 1958 Pattern and 1990 PLCE features, a yoke that attaches directly to the belt via 'C' hooks and pouches that fasten with snaps rather than quick-release tabs.
TRIAL 1985 PATTERN PLCE BRITISH ARMY NYLON DAYSACK YOKE RARE
Very rare British Army 1985 Pattern PLCE (Personal Load Carrying Equipment) nylon daysack yoke for the trial PLCE webbing set. This is the original OG nylon daysack carrying yoke introduced for troop trials during 1985-86 and intended to carry one OG PLCE rucksack/Bergen side pouch by attachment to the PLCE clips and only manufactured in small numbers until replaced by the improved production OG PLCE during 1989. This style of daysack yoke was not subsequently adopted for production. Manufactured from green-drab nylon material with padded shoulder sections and green nylon straps with plastic PLCE male attachment clips. Markings show NATO coding, the manufacturer CQC (Chelsea Quilt Company) and the date 1985. This yoke is in brand new perfect condition and retains all fittings. VERY hard item to find nowadays. (Note that this trial yoke will not fit the production OG PLCE sidepouch - if this is attempted the pouch actually sits upside-down !!!).
This is a spare from my own collection and I have no more available. Don't miss..... Please see the matching trial pouches and belts to accompany this item on my other auctions Non UK Bidders - please email for postage quotation. Stated postage is FOR UK ONLY. Thank you. I would appreciate payment made within 3 days following end of auction. Thank you.
TRIAL 1985 PATTERN PLCE BRITISH ARMY NYLON WEBBING BELT VARIANT RARE
Very rare British Army 1985 Pattern PLCE (Personal Load Carrying Equipment) nylon webbing belt for the trial PLCE webbing set. This is a variant of the original OG nylon belt introduced for troop trials during 1985-86 and only manufactured in small numbers until replaced by the improved production OG PLCE during 1989. Based upon the older 1958 pattern webbing belt although without the central adjustment eyelets and manufactured from green-drab nylon material with a quick-release green plastic ITW adjustment buckle and canvas straps at the front and a pair of rear PLCE nylon female clips to attach the webbing yoke or pack ?. No visible markings other than a "L" (for "large" ?).
TRIAL 1985 PATTERN PLCE BRITISH ARMY NYLON WEBBING POUCHES PAIR RARE
Very rare set of left and right-side British Army 1985 Pattern PLCE (Personal Load Carrying Equipment) nylon webbing pouches for SA80 magazines. These are the original OG nylon pouches introduced for troop trials during 1985-86 and only manufactured in small numbers until replaced by the improved production OG PLCE during 1989. Olive-drab nylon material, partial waterproof lining and press-fastener and velcro fastening, on one pouch can be seen various official markings including the NATO number, the manufacturer (CQC - Chelsea Quilt Company)) and a 1985 date.
No doubt this is no longer available
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