Issued by the Malaysian army in the 1970s, the map case is a close copy of the British army jungle map case issued during the closing years of World War 2. Essentially the same, with only a few changes made to the design.
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The 42-Pattern Rucksack, commonly known as the Bergen, originated in 1942 with the goal of providing specialist troops the capacity to carry larger and heavier loads, facilitating extended field operations without frequent resupply. Developed in collaboration with the Norwegian outdoor company Bergens, it earned its name “Bergen Rucksack,” later shortened to simply “Bergen,” which persists as the term used by British soldiers for any large rucksack to this day.
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The Rucksack, Combat, Nylon was issued by the Malaysian Army. Although influenced by the British 44-Pattern rucksack, it has a distinctly different configuration to the standard field pack typically issued to soldiers, suggesting it was intended for special forces or other specialist units.
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The M-4 Pouch is designed to be a the main rifle magazine pouch for the MOLLE II system and issue at a rate of three per individual and are worn attached to Side-By-Side magazine pouches when their attached to the Fighting Load Carrying (FLC) Vest.
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The Pouch is constructed with a large rectangular nylon duck panel that secures magazines in separate cells. Each cell is equipped with 50mm foliage green nylon webbing straps, sewn to the cell’s mouth and fastened in the middle with a metal dome. To minimize wear and tear on the magazines, the top straps are folded over multiple times and sewn down. Internally, the Pouch features two nylon duck panels sewn in place, creating three compartments.
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The Holster, Pistol, 9-mm was issued to the South African Police (SAP) officers in the early 1980s and was part of a 70-Pattern Web Equipment.
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In the ’70s, the NZ army overhauled it’s field packs, drawing from Australia’s design. Modifications aimed for increased capacity and waterproofing and a overall standard size. Issued in mid-’70s, it fell short, leading to retirement in the late ’90s. The pack features green waterproof canvas, divided compartments, padded straps, quick-release, and internal frame for support.
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The Holster/Leg Extender, a vital MOLLE II component, seamlessly integrates with the FLC Vest or Waist belt. Offering flexibility, it allows stylish thigh-wearing of the M-12 holster. The Extender, made with green nylon webbing, features PALS loops and straps for attaching accessories. The adjustable thigh strap, with elastic loop and buckle, completes this versatile accessory.
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The Pouch, Battery, Javelin, for a disposable lithium thermal battery, could attach to a trialed New Zealand Army field pack for Javelin missiles, that aimed to enable effective system carriage. The Pouch, textured nylon with DPM camouflage, PU lamination, and vinyl lining, closes securely with a webbing strap and buckle. The back face includes six PALS loops and two straps, originally three, with the middle one removed.
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The Field Pack, EOD Technician, a simplified version of the British 44-Pattern Haversack made of nylon, was issued by the Singaporean army. Originally designed with assigned compartments, this example had them removed. Fabricated with nylon and PU lamination, it features a plain lid secured with alloy buckles. The back has basic unpadded shoulder straps, and a simple waistband adjusts at the bottom. An obscure and interesting item.
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