British WWI Pattern 08 Field Equipment Set

British WWI Pattern 08 Field Equipment Set

An original set with a mix of wartime (and some illegible) dates, all components are original khaki shades and none seem to have been serviced with blanco. All show light wear but remain in good serviceable condition. Set includes a belt with illegible marking, right and left ammunition pouches with pebbled brass snap flap fasteners dated 1915 and 1916, water bottle carrier is dated 1916, bayonet frog with 1915 date and complete with the elusive original helve holder.  The braces on this set show an interesting field repair in that they are riveted directly to the waistbelt. one has a faint date that appears to be 1917, and the other has no legible marking.  The entrenching tool blade carrier is dated 1918. Lot shows normal service wear, stains and soiling, but no weak spots.  Several components have random unit issue number stamps.  Assembled from parts as most all are (with the exception of the braces that have clearly been wed to the belt since their service days) - overall, a very presentable set for display. The P08 set is an essential part of any WWI Commonwealth display.  Though they were never easy, has become quite challenging to acquire within recent years.  

$1000-$1500