Complete Set's of 1944 Pattern Webbing

1944 Pattern Webbing was the standard webbing equipment that came into service at the end of  World War II and in the post-war period up to the 1960s. It was designed to replace the earlier 1937 Pattern Webbing and was an improvement in terms of design and usability.

The full set of 1944 Pattern Webbing typically included the following items:

  1. Belt: The webbing belt had a quick-release buckle and could be adjusted to fit different waist sizes.

  2. Yoke: The yoke was worn over the shoulders and attached to the belt. It had four straps that could be adjusted to fit the wearer's size.

  3. Shoulder braces: The shoulder braces were attached to the yoke and helped distribute the weight of the equipment evenly across the shoulders.

  4. Basic pouches: There were two basic pouches, one on either side of the belt. These pouches could be used to carry ammunition, grenades, or other small items.

  5. Water bottle carrier: The water bottle carrier could be attached to either the left or right side of the belt and was used to carry a standard British Army aluminum water bottle. and cup

  6. Bayonet frog: The bayonet frog was attached to the belt and used to carry a bayonet.

  7. Entrenching tool carrier: The entrenching tool carrier was fitted to the small pack

  8. Large pack: The large pack was worn on the back and could be used to carry additional items such as rations, spare clothing, or personal items.

  9. Poncho carrier: The poncho was fitted to the underside of the small pack carrier 

Overall, the 1944 Pattern Webbing was a versatile and practical set of equipment that allowed soldiers to carry everything they needed for combat and survival in the field.