1. Trousers: P-37, P-40, P-37 Para 2. UK P-37 Web Anklets 3. P-37 Web Gear: Two Bren Gun Ammo Puches, two shoulder straps, one Web belt, Water bottle, Cup, Backpack, Bayonet and frog, Entrenching tool and carrier. 5. UK 1st Pattern Denison smock or 2nd Pattern 7. British Wool Collarless Shirt
Before you start buying everything in site, please contact the unit commander
Here is an outline to go by :
4. No. 4 Lee-Enfield Rifle with sling
6. Red (Maroon) Beret. This headdress was worn by airborne troops, of which the 1st Battalion was a part, they were Gliderborne Infantry as opposed to the 'traditional' paratrooper. On the beret was placed the regimental cap badge, and in the case of the Royal Ulster Rifles, a dark green backing was also used
8. Face Veil
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9. British Ammo Boots
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10. P-37 or P-40 Battledress Jacket
11. Airborne Helmet
