Field Gear & Equipment


Most of my gear collected is posted on our Firebasenam Forum.

 

Named Kit Bag
Name:CARNS, Alan Douglas
Service No:3797797
Corps:Royal Australian Armoured Corps
National Service:Yes
KIT BAG & END ART

 


 
F1 9mm SMG Patrol Webbing
F1 Submachine Gun Patrol Webbing.
The 9mm F1 SMG was replaced by the
M16 Rifle early in the conflict.
Consist's of waist belt,two water bottle's,
one cup canteen,nylon rope,bum bag etc.
OVERALL & DETAIL

 


 
Pattern M1956 Webbing
For use with SLR L1A1 Rifle
Type as was issued to all aussie military forces.
It is the standard issue for use with the SLR.
OVERALL

 


 
Pattern M1956 Webbing
For use with SLR L1A1 Rifle
Type as was issued to Australians
Items dated 1966 to 1968
OVERALL

 


 

Australian Soft Pack
Aussie packs had no solid frame
and had less space than US style.
OVERALL

 


 
US & Australian Mess Kits
Both US & Aussie mess kits are pretty much the same as used in WW2 with small changes.
Dated 1964 to 1968
US & AUSSIE MESS KITS

 


 
M69 Fragmentation Jacket
This vest was an upgraded version of the M1952A which
derived its protective capabilities from layers of ballistic nylon.
There are 12 layers in the front and upper back,
two in the lower back,and an additional two down the spine.
The jacket incorporated a semi-stiff three-quarter inch collar.
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Soldiers Housewife
Complete with buttons needles and thread.
Dated 1966
OVERALL

 


 
Assorted Issued Personal Items
SLR Bayonet , Folding Pocket Knife 1968
Sunburn Prevention Preparation 1968
Insecticide,Powder,Dusting Tin 1966
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US Issued Gas Mask
US issued gas mask that would have been
used when ever tear gas
was being deployed.
OVERALL


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