Pattern 44 Webbing Equipment
Pattern 44 Large Jungle Pack - 1966 version
1967
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Nomenclature
British Army P44 Large jungle pack P1944
Dated 1967
Rubber lined , with P44 L-straps
Dated 1967
Rubber lined , with P44 L-straps
History
44 Pattern British Army Webbing Large Haversack Modified 1966 issue version. The first version made in 44 was generally much smaller with Quick release side pocket fasteners. Later in the 1944-45 years the pack was fitted with twist fasteners to the side pockets. In 1966 the pack was made much larger with additional load attachment straps sewn on for jungle use during the Borneo (indonesian) Confrontation, 1962-1966.
The large pack was superior to it's '58 Patt counterpart. The side pockets easily accept mess tins or '44/'58 Patts waterbottle. Much of the lining is of a waterproof material. There are cross straps for carrying a helmet, accessory loops for items to strap on and bottom loops for attaching a sleeping bag: these are stowed in their pockets in my pictures.The pack comes Without shoulder straps.
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The version listed here is the 1966 version in mint unused condition. All straps are present as well as the loose fitted additional straps. Also all metal fittings are present and as new. All internal waterproof lining is present, intaxct and unsplit. Made by C.C.L dated 1966. Included are a matching pair of shoulder straps known as L straps left and right.
| Place | Asia: Netherlands East Indies, Halmahera Island, Rao Island |
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| Accession Number | 089806 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict | Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright | Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Description
RAO ISLAND OFF MOROTAI, 1945-05-15. STREET SCENE IN THE MODERN QUARTER OF THE NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES (NEI) EVACUEE CAMP. NEI INDONESIAN SOLDIERS JUST IN FROM A PATROL, WALK WITH THE GIRLS WHO CARRY THEIR LAUNDRY IN BASKETS ON THEIR HEADS. UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND RE-HABILITATION ASSOCIATION SOUTH WEST PACIFIC AREA STAFF ARE VISITNG THE AREA.
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