spiers
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Joined: Mar 27, 2007
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Re: Shotgun in WWII

1897 Trenchgun - used regularly in the US Marines in the PTO but not as far as I know used in ETO. US Marines also used M3A1 Antitank Guns loaded with...

12 years ago
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Re: Paras - Uniform, Kit and other Particulars

I believe you are referring to the correct girth.

12 years ago
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Re: Paras - Uniform, Kit and other Particulars

There's a good chance on this thread!

12 years ago
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Re: Paras - Uniform, Kit and other Particulars

It's not on the original list that Yith wrote but...a toggle rope?

12 years ago
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Re: Paras - Uniform, Kit and other Particulars

Oh I know that there is some Battalion specific stuff which I will sort once I've got the basic look down. I have just worked out that unlike the US A...

12 years ago
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Re: Paras - Uniform, Kit and other Particulars

Does the rank insignia go on the BD blouse as well as on the Denison? Right arm only on the Denison? Is it the same for the blouse? Or is it right AND...

12 years ago
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Re: Paras - Uniform, Kit and other Particulars

With Sponge or Brush would you suggest is easier?

12 years ago
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Re: Paras - Uniform, Kit and other Particulars

I may regret asking... Blanco - What colour and how to apply it and with what?

12 years ago
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Re: Paras - Uniform, Kit and other Particulars

Well either way it's being netted and scrimmed so I may go for the MK1. I have been on Pegasus and the prices are a little higher. I'll have a think a...

12 years ago
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Re: Paras - Uniform, Kit and other Particulars

It's always a good place to START looking. Sometimes it's just easier...

12 years ago
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Re: Paras - Uniform, Kit and other Particulars

Right...it might have to be a Mk2 with webbing chin cup but I'll have a look round and see what I can find.

12 years ago
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Re: Paras - Uniform, Kit and other Particulars

So for D Day, that would suggest the Airborne Flashes are required? And did I decipher that correct by saying it doesn't matter whether its a Mk1 or ...

12 years ago
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Re: Paras - Uniform, Kit and other Particulars

Helmet? Mk1 or Mk2? Difference appears to be the chinstrap though I'm sure there are many other differences.

12 years ago
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Re: Paras - Uniform, Kit and other Particulars

Yep. That helped. I've ordered the insignia. Shame those photos weren't taken in 44 or my Grandfather would have been in the A Company one.

12 years ago
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Re: Paras - Uniform, Kit and other Particulars

-- attachment is not available -- Is this the correct config. for patches for 13th Batt.? I have seen badges in different colours so I'm not sure. Ne...

12 years ago
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Re: Latest Acquisitions

Panther Stores British P40 Battle Dress. Set of Original P37 Webbing including Mk111 pouches (original) & Waterbottle and Carrier. Original Unis...

12 years ago
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