British WW2 Pattern 38 Web Infantry Large Pack Hand Select:Yes In 1939 a new redesigned

In 1939 a new redesigned version with shallowed shell and shortened brim

similar to the British issue but longer

This provenance is indicated by the presence of a capital italic letter B in the inspection stamp

After the war

No choice on Regiments

British WW2 Pattern 38 Web Infantry Large Pack Hand Select:Yes In 1939 a new redesignedOriginal Item: Known as "Large Packs" these were the back packs Tommie? s used to carry most of their field gear. Constructed of substantial khaki web cotton these have not been blancoed. Each pack, somewhat faded from age, comes with a pair of WW2 dated utility shoulder straps for use without other connected harness equipment. Designed to be worn high on the back with straps circling shoulders and armpits only. Now seldom encountered on the market,