Michael0064

Hi Does anyone know when the Nato pattern helmet was adopted by the British Army?

Has anyone an idea of when the British Army finally stopped using the Sterling? I met some soldiers in my childhood and one was armed with the weapon and would be interested to know the above!

Hi Clive and Kewelde Many thanks for the clarification! After posting my query I noticed that a posting by someone under the ARTIST RIFLES tag mentioned the details I was looking for some clarification on.Though this does provide additional reinforcement of the same message. Of equal interest to me is the question of when the British Army adopted the current NATO helmet and uniform. I recall soldiers in my childhood still wearing the old Second World War pattern steel type helmet. Lastly does any one know when the Belgium FN rifle was adopted for general use too? I am writing of childhood experiences and clarification on these further points would be very useful too?

Hi there! Does anyone know when the practice of badging British Military vehicles under the bumper was stopped? I recall seeing vehicles in the late 1960s or early 1970s with a square badge plate fixed to the under side of vehicles traveling from the local barracks. I believe the practice was stopped when the IRA were thought likely to target certain regiments though I can't remember when. An answer would solve an argument which has been unresolved for some time! :? Many thanks Paul