M50 lower rank Battledress uniform Infantry color collartabs Bataljon Bevrijding shoulder insignia (5. linie) 1St infantry division lion patches Unknown chest ribbon Sporting badge (behind pouch) FN49 (Mk2) helmet with net Belgian made P37 style webbing (belt, 2 braces, 2 basic pouches, bayonet frog with British No4 Mk3 bayonet, US style canteen in pouch, 2 L-straps, modified British small pack, US M43 style shovel in pouch, messtins inside pack) M51 gasmask bag Brushstroke camo tent halve in pouch Tent accessories in Camo pouch P37 style anklets Belgian made ammo boots In the background: M50 greatcoat, early type M51 (M1) helmet with net, P37 style cartridge carriers.
Het M51-systeem bleef in gebruik tot de invoering van het M56/M64-systeem, dat meer gebruikmaakte van de Amerikaanse "H-straps".
The M51 system remained in use until the introduction of the M56/M64 system, which made greater use of the American "H-straps."
The M51 system remained in use until the introduction of the M56/M64 system, which made greater use of the American "H-straps."
Individuele Webb-uitrusting (IWU) / the Individual Web Equipment (IWU), commonly known as the M71 model, was the standard issue gear for Belgian soldiers from 1971 through the late 1990s.
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This is a : Belgische Armee Trageausrüstung M71
M71-draagsysteem / Webbing
Équipement de combat M71
Description
Belgian Army webbing Set M71
The Belgian Army M71 webbing set is a modular, olive green load-bearing system used during the Cold War, featuring components made from durable cotton webbing and largely inspired by US and British designs.
Physical Description
Material & Design
The M71 set is known for its durable construction using heavy-duty olive-drab canvas or cotton webbing. The design is a classic Cold War type, drawing influence from both the American M1956 Load-Carrying Equipment and the British P37/P58 patterns. The components connect securely via a system of metal clips and buckles, which are a characteristic feature of this style of equipment.
History note Category
While development began in 1971, widespread production and distribution only fully ramped up around 1978. By the late 1990s, the system was phased out in favor of modern modular vests and equipment featuring the iconic Jigsaw camouflage pattern.
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Standard Components
The complete M71 system is comprised of several individual parts that can be configured to a soldier's needs:
Pistol Belt (M71 Pistol Belt) / Combat Belt / Gevechtsgordel: The central piece of the system, this sturdy olive-drab (OD) green cotton belt features a series of three-hole patterns for attaching various pouches and the H-straps.
H-Straps (M71 H-straps / Yoke) / Draagstel (Koppelriem-schoudergordel: An H-shaped shoulder harness that attaches to the pistol belt, distributing the weight of the carried equipment across the shoulders for better comfort and stability.
Ammunition Pouches (M71 FAL Ammo Pouches) / Munitietassen: Typically two pouches designed to hold magazines for the FN FAL rifle, which was the standard service weapon at the time.
Buttpack (M71 "Munitietas" / Haversack): A larger utility pouch worn at the rear of the belt, used for carrying rations, personal items, or other field gear.
Canteen Cover (M71 Canteen Cover) / waterfles houder : A pouch designed to hold the standard issue plastic water bottle.
Bayonet Frog (M71 Bayonet Frog) / bajonethouder: A loop or sheath attachment for securing the service bayonet to the belt.
Shovel Pouch (M71 Folding Shovel in Pouch) / Schoptas: A carrier for the entrenching tool.
Rucksack (M71 Rucksack): A compact backpack (around 24 liters in volume) for carrying extra supplies not stored on the belt.
ABL-tentzeil / An ABL tent canvas is a multifunctional Belgian military tent canvas that can be used as a tent, rain cape, or poncho, complete with poles, stakes, and ropes for set-up.
M64 summer uniform
M64 foul weather/winter uniform
M51 (M1) helmet with camo net
M71 belt
M71 suspenders
1 Nylon and 1 plasticized M71 magazine pouch (cheated with this a bit, 1 pouch is for FAL, the other for FNC)
Late type C FN FAL bayonet
M71 bayonet frog
M71 canteen in pouch
M71 multipurpose buttpack
M71 tent halve in pouch M51 gasmask in bag
M71 backpack
M71 sleeping bag
Trifold shovel in pouch
Laced boots (M??)
For a limited time, the Belgian Military used the German style Flecktarn pattern for some of its items. This pack is an example of that short lived period.
Belgian paratrooper issue flecktarn camo combat web set. Flecktarn camouflage pattern unique to the Belgian air force. Padded adjustable shoulder straps, dual ALICE attach accessory side pads, adjustable waist belt with quick release buckle, and a rear ALICE attach padded platform. Comes with a standard size 1 quart canteen cover with snap closure, and mag pouch 3.5" by 7" by 2".
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