Wanted: Post war (1950s) items

Hello, I'm looking for some 1950s era items, personal items headgear and webbing mostly, but feel free to offer me anything

Items I'm specifically looking for are:
a C1 Bayonet
51 Webbing items (Dated mess tin (not carrier)
Belt
Cross straps
Binocular case
Rucksacks
E-Tool and Cover
Or any other 51 webbing pieces you have lying around might just tickle my fancy

So, I take it you don't want the shovel that you asked me to set aside over a month ago?

I have extra cross straps if you need them.

Bill wrote:So, I take it you don't want the shovel that you asked me to set aside over a month ago?

Bloody hell, that's right isn't it, I completely forgot about that, sorry bill! Sorry to say but I think I'm going to have to pass on your shovel, I've thought about it and I don't like the lack of markings on it, sorry for any trouble I may have caused you!


And as for MK, how much are you looking to get for the cross straps, I had actually found a set (and a belt) from a surplus store online but I believe they ripped me off because it's been a good two months and I've seen nothing from them.

I can send you a pair if you like...I have several and they are not worth much.

Just to be sure, are these what your after? Both straps have the extra loop sewn on them.

Yep, those are the ones! But isn't only one of them supposed to have the extra loop?

So far i've only seen them with the loops...hundreds of them all the same. One could be removed I suppose.

Could be me being mistaken also though, If you have some you don't want and feel like throwing my way, who am I to stop you, They're defiantly one of the items on my list for my set so any help is welcomed

PM me your address and i'll get them in the mail on tuesday.

Will do, and thanks again!

Anyone else have any items they're willing to sell me?

I have some of this stuff including 53 dated shovels and belts...will post photo when I dig it out....M.

Might be interested in the shovels, and am defiantly interested in the belts

I don't have any 50s gear, but i spotted some holsters, a breech cover and some other items here.
Maybe you can use some of it.
http://www.doughboymilitary.com/details.php?cid=9#1630

Just letting you (Mk1) know that the straps came in today, thanks a million!

..so far I.ve found this...there is more but I,ve just moved and it might take a while,,,

Very nice! I have yet to find a shovel or one of those medic pouches.

Michael, if you have an extra shovel I am interested.