The Carrier, Vacuum Flask and Flask, Vacuum, Stainless Steel are an essential kit for British soldiers in cold, dry Arctic environments such as Norway. The Flask has a double wall of stainless steel and holds a litre of hot drink or water. The Carrier is made of olive green butyl rubber and lined with insulating foam, allowing the Flask to be carried over the shoulder or attached to a field pack.
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The Carrier, Canteen, 1L With Hexamine Pouch was a versatile piece of gear produced by Web Force of Australia in the 1990s. Designed to hold a 1 quart canteen, it also had an external pouch that could fit a Hexi-cooker or a small survival kit. The cover was made with durable cotton webbing duck fabric and featured a DPCU pattern on the external side. It was a popular alternative to the issue M-1988 ICLCE canteen cover at the time.
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The Jacket, Field Dress a key part of the South African Field Dress Uniform from the 1970s to the 1980s, is showcased here. This unlined jacket, in Nutria brown, offers reliable wind proofing. However, it lacks waterproofing capabilities.
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The Wind Resistant Sateen Trousers were designed for soldiers to wear in cold climates and standardized in 1951 after being developed during the Korean War. They have multiple features including thermal lining, cargo pockets, and draw-cord cuffs. They were eventually replaced with a new style in the early 2000s.
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The Liner, Man’s, Coat, Combat (Liner) was a thermal button-in liner that was provided with the Canadian Coat, Combat, G.S during the 1960s.
The Belt, 58-Pattern & Working Dress, OD was a belt that was worn by soldiers for work details or in situations where the PLCE web belt or Corp belt was impractical. It closes around the waist with a metal claw buckle, the same type used on the British Pattern-37, 44, and 58 Equipment systems.
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The Waistcoat, AFV Crewman (Vest) is a protective vest designed for tank crewmen to carry equipment outside of the tank for a limited time. Made of fire-resistant olive green and textured nylon cloth with a temperature DPM pattern, the vest also provides Kevlar Combat Body Armour fillers used by infantry, ensuring the wearer’s safety. It features webbing loops for communication cords and hydration bladders.
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The Athlete’s T-Shirt, designed to complement the Disruptive Pattern Combat Uniform, features short sleeves and a close-fitting body. Made of cotton fabric with a DPCU pattern, it has a crew neck collar.
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The Smock, Man’s Combat (68-Pattern), was the UK’s standard field jacket from the late 1960s to the mid-1980s, windproof with a hood option. It has fabricated with cotton model cloth with a DPM camouflage pattern, six pockets, and a cloth tail that buttons to the back.
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The Jacket, Field, 2-G was a heavyweight Herringbone-Twill cotton jacket issued by the Portuguese military in the 1960s. It was based on the French TAP Modéle 1947 in design and camouflage pattern, and was worn by Portuguese soldiers in Angola and Mozambique. The jacket features a mandarin collar, seven concealed buttons, and external fabric patches on the shoulders and elbows. It also has four button-down pockets, adjustable cuffs, and an internal top pocket with covered cotton binding tape.
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