Are these 1882 Pattern pouches?

[T8HANTS]

Hi All

Below is a photograph of a section of the Isle of Wight Rifles at Sandown Barracks in 1914. Am I correct in thinking that the pouch being worn is from the 1882 valise equipment? As I want to reproduce this interesting kit querk for my living history activities, does anybody have a good picture of the back of the pouch so I can make one?

Thanks Gareth

[picardowoods]

Hi Gareth

There is a new book out by Pierre Turner called "Soldiers' accoutrements of the British Army 1750-1900"

This has most of the valise equipments etc., excellently drawn in various scales (each page has a scale bar!) most items covered from different angles, including the back etc. (93 A4 pages, full colour)

The RRP is £19.95 - a bargain if you have any interests, outside of just WW1.

Carl

[wainfleet]

These are indeed 1882 pattern pouches. Sorry I don't have a photo of the back, but they should have a pair of riveted belt loops and a D square at the top.

[Andrew Upton]

Reproductions are already available, one I know of is for sale at:

http://www.thinred.co.uk/

for £38.00.

[picardowoods]

This is the back of one! the coin is a 2p for scale!

Carl

[T8HANTS]

Thank you all for the replies, including those who sent me PM's, much appreciated

Gareth