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Trial British Webbing


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Thought I would share some images of some trial British Army Webbing sets........shown is the often-termed "1972 Pattern" (officially, "PLCE 75 Pattern"), components of this particular (new) set actually dated 1971......the yoke is loosely based on the 58 pattern but lighter and with plastic fittings, and the remainder of the set is "beltless", the linked pouches dispensing with the need for such........most parts of this set can still be found although the ammo pouches invariably only turn up for one-side only !!! Hardest part to find is the rear pouch that incorporates a built-in machette sheath underneath and can be worn in a lower position if the rucksack is worn..........this set was extensively trialed but found to be not durable enough and could fall apart under load due mainly to the lightweight fasteners.......

Second set shown is the trial PLCE set of 1985, that evolved into the "PLCE 90 Pattern" though manufacture of this started at least a year earlier..........note the longer yoke at the rear that attaches to a nylon belt based upon the 58 pattern design and severtal of the pouches can be worn in a lower position if required........weakness of this set was the press-stud fasteners that jammed and/or tore away if force was used............:D

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