[Mr.Shiney]

So to ensure that all of those that are attending and wish to participate as a Commonwealth member, have a common understanding of the gear required.

This list is not complete for all commonwealth kit, but a basic list of what would been needed to be on the field with a basic Level One Impression. This is an impression that at close inspection would be close in representation that can be had, keeping in mind that some of the items may be reproduction.

You will need the following for a Level One Impression.

Uniform:

Keep in mind that if you are wearing a Battle Dress Tunic as your outer most layer, It should have all the Unit and National appropriate badges on it.

Battle Dress Tunic

http://onlinemilitaria.com/shopexd.asp?id=1098&bc=no

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WW2-Canadian...item53ec61624f

Battle Dress Trouser

http://onlinemilitaria.com/shopexd.asp?id=1109&bc=no

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WW2-Canadian...item27c4ce958f

Para Smock (optional for Airborne Impression)

http://onlinemilitaria.com/shopexd.asp?id=961&bc=no

Para Trousers (optional for Airborne Impression)

http://onlinemilitaria.com/shopexd.asp?id=1119&bc=no

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WW2-British-...item53ebc7a844

Ammo Boots

http://onlinemilitaria.com/shopexd.asp?id=1485&bc=no

Pattern 37 Gaiters

http://onlinemilitaria.com/shopexd.asp?id=1527&bc=no


Webbing:

Pattern 37 Belt

http://onlinemilitaria.com/shopexd.asp?id=4738&bc=no

Pattern 37 Braces

http://onlinemilitaria.com/shopexd.asp?id=1363&bc=no

Pattern 37 Canteen and Carrier

http://onlinemilitaria.com/shopexd.asp?id=4093&bc=no

http://www.militarytour.com/Militari...ish/Bottle.htm

Pattern 37 Basic Pouch

http://onlinemilitaria.com/shopexd.asp?id=1567&bc=no

Pattern 37 Bayonet Frog

http://onlinemilitaria.com/shopexd.asp?id=4375&bc=no

Pattern 37 Entrenching Tool (optional)

Pattern 37 Small Pack (optional)

Pattern 37 Large Pack (optional)


Headware: All commonwealth members have the choice of three, Cap Comforter, Helmet and Beret. If you are wearing a Beret, you will need the appropriate Kings Crown Cap Badge.

Para Helmet

http://onlinemilitaria.com/shopexd.asp?id=4240&bc=no

Standard Helmet

http://www.militarytour.com/Reproduc...ons/Mark11.htm

http://onlinemilitaria.com/shopexd.asp?id=4212&bc=no

Cap Comforter

http://onlinemilitaria.com/shopexd.asp?id=4092&bc=no

Beret

http://onlinemilitaria.com/shopexd.asp?id=1443&bc=no

http://onlinemilitaria.com/shopexd.asp?id=1457&bc=no

http://onlinemilitaria.com/shopexd.asp?id=1450&bc=no


Optional Extras


Sniper Veil

http://www.militarytour.com/Reproductions/WW11/CdnBritish/Field%20Gear/Viel.htm

Toggle Rope

http://www.militarytour.com/Reproduc...0Gear/Rope.htm

F/S Commando Rubber Training Dagger

http://www.shrikeairsoft.ca/upgrade-...category_id=27


Pattern 37 Holster - Only for thoses that would have been issued a Pistol. Most Privates/Corporals would not have been issued a Pistol. (exception Bren Gunner, was issues a pistol)

Pattern 37 Pistol Ammo Pouch - Only for those that would have been issued

Pattern 37 Compass Pouch - Only for those that would have been issued

Pattern 37 Map Case - Only for those that would have been issued


Links

http://onlinemilitaria.com/

http://stores.ebay.com/spearheadmilitaria

http://www.sofmilitary.co.uk/reenactors/select.asp

http://www.militarytour.com/

http://users.eastlink.ca/~qmstores/

http://reprorations.com/

http://www.sentimentaljourney.co.uk/sj/reenact.htm

http://www.sentimentaljourney.co.uk/...652s7xvv6920a0

http://www.germanmilitaria.com/

http://www.thingsmilitary.com

http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com

http://www.sabresales.co.uk/stock-list

http://www.monsmilitaryantiques.co.uk/home.php

http://www.themilitariashop.co.uk/home.php