Webbing Escape and Evasion Pouhce-Issue of Private Purchase???

[Scotch Harry]

Were the webbing waterproof lined "SAS" E&E pouches an issue item or private purchase please as ive just scored one but no markings etc.

 

Also,are they 58 or 44 Patt?

 

Thanks.

[wdbikemad]

Interesting question, Harry......firstly, not my true area of knowledge....so best have a look at Simon Howlett's excellent illustrated books "Post War British Jungle Web Equipment" and "Modern British Web Equipment".....they have some great shots and descriptions of these items........

 

I think these items started off as modifications of issue 44 and 58 kit, but eventually became standardised and officially manufactured......for example, some "SAS" altimeter pouches carry issue stamps and dates amongst other things.....

[gazzaw]

seemed to remember the most popular one was the 58 water bottle pouch with the twist fastener adapted to carry E&E kit

[gbaok]

Hi,

 

There was an issue version which has a single drop loop and NSNs etc. Survival aids made a copy, as did Silvermans in the 80s. I have a Silvermans copy which is unmarked and has 2 sets of loops, normal and drop and no markings.

 

The copies seem more common than the genuine ones.

 

Silvermans also made an SAS pouch for 4 slr mags, which I have. Survival aids made ammo pouches for 5.56 30 rnd mags as well as a drop 58 pattern pouch and a drop open top knife pouch.

 

Hope this help.

[airportable]

Have a altermeter pouch ink marked. Not 100% sure of NSN, LS^87.

pos. 8465 99 130 0250