GREAT BRITAIN
The MKII Steel Helmet.
The MKII British helmet is THE helmet impression. Adding scrim to the helmet really does a world of good for camouflage although they wernt so common in the Mediterranean.
Primary Weapon.
This Rifleman is armed with the Short Magazine Lee Enfield or SMLE, as his primary weapon. We encourage all of you to use bolt action rifles as it enhances gameplay.
Wool Collarless Shirt.
The British Army Mans Wool Collarless Shirt is the standard, it was worn underneath the 1937 and the 1940 pattern wool Battledress (BD) uniform as well as the denim BD's,
Belt Kit.
As you can see the soldier is wearing standard Pattern 37 Webbing. You can see that Blanco has not been applied to this webbing. Important items here for eating, hydration!
Pattern 37 BD Trousers.
The standard issue for British Troops were the Pattern 37 BD trousers.
Footwear.
Here you can see the Rifleman is wearing Ankle Boots, Black, Ammo Boots, and Anklets Web (Gaiters).
A Light Infantry Rifleman
Crete, 1941
Here is one of our community member's British Rifleman, from the Light Infantry. This is early to late war impression, between 1939-1945 in the Mediterranean Theatre. This is Brit wears the uniform worn by all British Army personell right through the entire war.
Here is a break down of the kit being worn;
Head;
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MKII "Brodie" Helmet
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Scrim Net
Torso;
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Service Shirt
Belt & Kit;
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British 37 Pattern webbing
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British 37 Pattern Small Pack
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British 37 Pattern Water Bottle
Weapon;
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S&T SMLE
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SMLE Sling
Legs;
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37 Pattern Battle Dress Trousers
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Anklets Web (Gaiters)
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Ammo Boots
What other weapons could I use?
- SMLE
- Bren MKII
- M1919 .30cal
- Thompson M1928
What about a sidearm?
If you limit your rifles to under 370fps / 1.27j you wont need a side arm, and this will allow you to storm enemy positions up close an personal. A rubber bayonet is far more effective than your rifle at such close quarters.
Can I use Officer kit? ?
We would NOT recommend coming to an event as an Officer or NCO. These roles are reserved for crew and people in command appointments.