burlington Posted 19 July , 2004 Share Posted 19 July , 2004 I came across reference to a bomber's apron in Giles Eyre's book, Somme Harvest. I asusme that it was a multi-pocketed apron for carrying Mills bombs, but was it used for anything else? Any photos of one? Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBettsMCDCM Posted 19 July , 2004 Share Posted 19 July , 2004 Worn to prevent "Snagging" when throwing Bombs????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Dunlop Posted 19 July , 2004 Share Posted 19 July , 2004 A photo of the 'jacket' used to carry early stick grenades Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Dunlop Posted 19 July , 2004 Share Posted 19 July , 2004 Another type of jacket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Dunlop Posted 19 July , 2004 Share Posted 19 July , 2004 And a third type for ball grenades, circa 1915 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burlington Posted 19 July , 2004 Author Share Posted 19 July , 2004 Thanks Robert Great photos. I think that for 'apron' one should read 'waistcoat'. An apron as we would understand it now would surely be too cumbersome. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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