SimonLMoore Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Hi chaps, would be interested if someone with a nylon 1958 pattern belt in their collection might be able to compare it to this 1995 dated Belt Waist (Adjustable). Are there any difference in detail of construction etc? I'm just intrigued if this belt is, essentially, the same as the nylon 1958 trials pattern as a point of interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enfield1940 Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 I acquired an identical belt last year. Somewhat of an oddity as why would they be making Mk2 P58 belts in 1995? I discussed it with the chap who does Karkeeweb, but he didn't really know either. I have a feeling they are something to do with the 'WAIST BELT LARGE, 58 PATTERN & / OR WORKING DRESS' introduced at around the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonLMoore Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 (edited) It is indeed an oddity, I take it then the Belt Waist (Adjustable) follows the Mk 2 1958 pattern exactly? From photos I've seen of the latter I can't pick out any differences. I will admit I plan to use it as a stand in on my nylon set until I find an example of proper vintage. Edited February 8, 2018 by SimonLMoore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdbikemad Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 I purchased this trial nylon 58 Pattern from Silverman's a few years ago now.........note the absence of the adjusting eyelets.....this one is faintly dated "1977"................but (somewhere) I also have the same but with the adjustment holes, also dated 1977........ I'll see if I can find a front image of the nylon 58 set in service trials............note the nylon large pack !!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdbikemad Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Here we go............note, no eyelets on this example undergoing trials during the late-1970's..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enfield1940 Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Another item to look out for...😏 Are there any contemporary pictures of Mk2 P58 being trialled with the eyeletted version of the belt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 On 2/2/2018 at 11:27 PM, SimonLMoore said: Hi chaps, would be interested if someone with a nylon 1958 pattern belt in their collection might be able to compare it to this 1995 dated Belt Waist (Adjustable). Are there any difference in detail of construction etc? I'm just intrigued if this belt is, essentially, the same as the nylon 1958 trials pattern as a point of interest. I can't help you with your question but I do also have one of these belts, came with some 58 pattern webbing I got recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webkitlover Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 On 2/9/2018 at 2:49 PM, wdbikemad said: Here we go............note, no eyelets on this example undergoing trials during the late-1970's..... ok just being picky here but...anyone else think the belt is a bit high on this soldier? The belt is overlapping his top pockets which means the belt is probably over his ribs.....I never saw anyone wear 58" pattern that high! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x2onion Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 SimonLMoore, that belt is almost the same as one I have, and I was wondering the same thing. Mine has no markings, it came with a consignment from a factory closure a few years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.