chevpol Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Only purchase at Stafford today.... Desert Wolly Pully! Never even seen one before Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdbikemad Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Only purchase at Stafford today.... Desert Wolly Pully! Never even seen one before Mark Is it an issue item ? Nice either way....! I think the venerable woolly pully has almost gone from the British Army nowadays since being largely relegated to barrack wear, although today this is mostly Soldier 95 cammo....except for the odd regiment & corps ....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover8FFR Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Army Pullover Heavy Knit still referred to under the Rifles Regiment Golden Threads dress regs. However they refer to OG for Barrack Dress! Interesting to see a Desert one, even thogh Desert Bloody Cold at Night. Nice addition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevpol Posted May 1, 2011 Author Share Posted May 1, 2011 label reads :- JERSEY MAN'S HEAVY SAND. CHEST 112CM Mark PS, how would I get rid of the stain? Looks like oil! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airportable Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Yes, that's a rather nice woolly Mark. My-self picked up a pair of unissued (44Ptn.)? canvas jungle boots, unissued and they fit.at a very good price Can do pic. if anyone intrested. Plus SLR butt holder and a unissued 58Ptn. GS Bergen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevpol Posted May 1, 2011 Author Share Posted May 1, 2011 Yes, that's a rather nice woolly Mark. [thanks mate :-D]My-self picked up a pair of unissued (44Ptn.)? canvas jungle boots, unissued and they fit.[bah humbug!]QUOTE Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easy Gee Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Very nice piece of Op Granby kit mark,nice one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonno Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 label reads :- JERSEY MAN'S HEAVY SAND. CHEST 112CM Mark PS, how would I get rid of the stain? Looks like oil! Hi Mark, do you happen to still have this jersey? I'm still serving and wondered if you could get me the NATO Stock Number (13 digit number divided into 3 parts) printed on the label so I can see if they are still being made. I suspect not but you never know and I reckon it could be perfect for an Afghan winter! Many thanks, Jonno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 para Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 good old e bay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/British-Army-Issue-Beige-Desert-Sand-Pure-New-Wool-Pullover-Jumper-New-Genuine-/130802620013?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&var=&hash=item1e7471966d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretfixer Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 good old e bayhttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/British-Army-Issue-Beige-Desert-Sand-Pure-New-Wool-Pullover-Jumper-New-Genuine-/130802620013?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&var=&hash=item1e7471966d Small but significant point. Have you noticed, it's got a V neck. Rather than the USUAL issue CREW NECK?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 para Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Small but significant point. Have you noticed, it's got a V neck. Rather than the USUAL issue CREW NECK?... no never noticed that :red: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Small but significant point. Have you noticed, it's got a V neck. Rather than the USUAL issue CREW NECK?... Is that actually an issue? I don't know about the Army, but the RN have had crew and V neck wooly pullies - I've got both types. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdbikemad Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 So did/do the RAF.......seems there was some changing around of patterns from roughly 84-85 from crew-neck to Vee (in the RAF it least when I received a ribbed blue-grey V-neck to replace my knackered crew-neck)....... Then followed later by plain knits instead of ribbed (in a mixed wool-nylon), but not entirely sure where the forces are now with pullovers....? I think the RAF and Navy still issue them, but the Army seem to have lost/reduced use of the pully since CS95 came in......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 I think the RAF and Navy still issue them, but the Army seem to have lost/reduced use of the pully since CS95 came in......... It's a source of some amusement to the other services why the Army insist on turning up to office meetings in full DPM. It doesn't work very well as camouflage at Abbey Wood or Main Building! :-) Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdbikemad Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 It's a source of some amusement to the other services why the Army insist on turning up to office meetings in full DPM. It doesn't work very well as camouflage at Abbey Wood or Main Building! :-) Andy I've heard similar grumblings from long (still) serving friends, bemoaning the fact that the Army has since "lost" a smart form of garb for office and general non-operational wear since the pully, worn with lightweights, went out of favour for CS95 to be worn in place......whereas the other services have retained an equivalent to the older style...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recymech66 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Issued Jersey Heavy Wool still used by some units during the winter months. Lots of units still used then with CS95 and still a favourite with some since the introduction of PCS CU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recymech66 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 I've heard similar grumblings from long (still) serving friends, bemoaning the fact that the Army has since "lost" a smart form of garb for office and general non-operational wear since the pully, worn with lightweights, went out of favour for CS95 to be worn in place......whereas the other services have retained an equivalent to the older style...... With the introduction of FAD all soldiers are issued (in addition to the new No2's) extra trousers and fawn shirts with tie to be worn with issued shoes, together with stable belt and in winter months Jersey Heavy Wool, looks very smart and a lot of units now have Wednesday or Friday Dress for all office bound troops (especially Officers & SNCOs). Absolutely nothing wrong with PCS CU in my opinion but yes lightweights and jumpers were very smart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdbikemad Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 It's funny how things go round in circles....seemingly early on in WW2 many pre-war regulars were bemoaning the loss of serge service dress when BD came in.........and then the same 20-odd years later when BD went out in favour of other garments culminating in the denims, shirt and pully for general barrack dress........then a few decades later CS95..!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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