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Post by Larry Dunn on Dec 28, 2009 10:28:30 GMT -8
OK, while I'm way out of my depth on Commonwealth standards, even an Austro-Boche can see that yer man's equipment belt is below the support hook (instead of being supported by it). The way his bayonet is positioned with the handle mashing against an ammo pouch looks wrong to me as well.
How'd I do?
-Larry
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Post by rsm2ndbtnlf on Dec 28, 2009 10:34:03 GMT -8
Ecky-thump Larry... your on the wrong side me old chum! We have one fault straight away.. Well Done! ;D 1) Webb equipment not supported correctly! Can you expand on the bayonet issue? Seph  |
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Post by aefstraggler on Dec 28, 2009 11:47:05 GMT -8
#1 - already pointed out - web belt not being supported by the hook.
Another (possible) fault - perhaps minor - is the position of the carrier for
the helve of the intrenching tool - the P08 Web Infantry Equipment book
states that the carrier should be positioned so that the buckle abuts against
the bottom of the frog - his clearly does not.
Hard to tell exactly but it also does not look like he is wearing his gas mask
correctly - too low and I don't see any evidence of it being secured around
his torso.
For informational purposes - the same booklet does not really say anything
specific about the placement of the bayonet scabbard in relationship to the
cartridge carries - other than:
On many men the bayonet will be found to ride more comfortably if the frog
be worn on the belt between the two rear pockets of the lower row: in this
case the rear small securing strap cannot be passed around the belt, but this
is not essential.
I'll keep looking for other faults.
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Post by rsm2ndbtnlf on Dec 28, 2009 12:28:19 GMT -8
Well Done John...... you got the Gas Mask fault. ;D Thats two of the faults found:-1) Webb equipment not supported correctly! 2) Gas Mask satchel worn incorrectly = too low and not secured. Nearly there! I have always found it facinating how the individual aptitude can always find the hidden or not so obvious faults, before those which are blatant! Carry on! Seph  |
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Post by aefstraggler on Dec 28, 2009 12:31:20 GMT -8
Another possible fault - whatever he is wearing on his back does not seem to be properly attached.
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Post by rsm2ndbtnlf on Dec 28, 2009 12:55:44 GMT -8
Thats his Small-pack.... and yes, it is attached correctly. Your looking at what can only be called.. an optical illusion.
Seph
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Post by goldeagle1939 on Dec 28, 2009 16:23:56 GMT -8
Q-7 I'm not sure, but going out of a limb, his rifle does not look like it has a sling.
Q-6. with the mans hands being in the wrong position, his left hand is too low it should be placed directly behind the rear site. but thismay be do tho him holding it incorrectly in the first place.
His right hand is supposed to be with his fingers flat and together, thumb around the small of the stock. Not really sure how to describe it, but his fingers should not be clutchig the small of the stock. the weight of the rifle is supported by the left hand from what I can tell.
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Post by 1886lebel on Dec 28, 2009 17:07:07 GMT -8
On Q#7 CHINSTAP of his helmet is behind his head ... Not even the French wore them behind their heads. This guy would definetely would be getting a NICE short haircut from the Sgt.Major if he attended an event with that hair that long ;D Think of all the lice that would LOVE him  Patrick * Score 2 for the Sergent-Chef |
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Post by rsm2ndbtnlf on Dec 28, 2009 18:12:09 GMT -8
Patrick... Sorry!... not this time!  ;D Wearing the helmet chinstrap behind the head was standard practice for most British 'Tommies' during the Great War. It came about with rumours that during heavy enemy artillery bombardment, the helmet would be blown off the head, and if one wore the chinstrap as designed, then one would not be a happy bunny! I wear it as illustrated, as do all of my chaps. Another point was that if the individual was buried under rubble, and they wore their helmet chinstrap under the chin.... when their rescuers attempted to pull them out.. feet first... strangulation was a good possibility. The wearing of the chinstrap either as designed = under the chin, or by placing it behind the head [which actually is a lot more comfortable], was generally left to the individual. It is also quite secure that way. Seph ;D |
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Post by rsm2ndbtnlf on Dec 28, 2009 18:20:48 GMT -8
Mike Harlow.... Well Done! ;D We now have two of the three Major faults... 'Q'-6. 1) Weapon being held too high... initiating forward tilt to the weapon. 2) Both hands incorrectly placed upon the weapon. Can we get last Major fault.... which will make everything very clear? Its the missing fault which causes the latter two. Seph |
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Post by rsm2ndbtnlf on Dec 29, 2009 9:34:34 GMT -8
I have always found it facinating how the individual aptitude can always find the hidden or not so obvious faults, before those which are blatant! In reference to the above comment, this is why....  ...the bayonet is the wrong way round in the scabbard! It's a natural reaction for the individual to look indepth before noticing the blatantly obvious. OK.... lets move on.  This should be a veeeeeerrryy easy 'Uniforn' question.  'Q'-8. What is the meaning of the initials 'SB' on the Highlanders armband? Seph |
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Post by lci115lewis on Dec 29, 2009 15:03:21 GMT -8
Q-8 Stretcher bearer?
Rob Lewis
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Post by rsm2ndbtnlf on Dec 29, 2009 15:58:23 GMT -8
Excellent Rob... Well Done! Initially, regimental Stretcher Bearers wore the sleeve badge illustrated below..  ... but were shot down the same as any soldier when coming under effective enemy fire. The Hun had no idea as to what 'SB' was, especially not something so small as a 2.inch roundel upon a uniform sleeve! It did not take long before the armband [as illustrated] was introduced. Incidentally, Stretcher Bearers [as designated by the illustrated armband] have no medical training. Medical Staff, who wore the standard Red Cross upon a white background.... do have medical training. Now for a Safety question. Many individuals when becoming familiar with certain firearms, adopt a blazay attitude to their use and handling. This can and has led to some very serious accidents... and unfortunate fatalities. We as reenactors use Live-Firing Firearms, and although we only use Blank Ammunition.... if we do not follow strict Safety Regulations, are in grave danger of becoming one of those annual accidents... possibly even a FATALITY! Gentlemen, I cannot stress the point enough times, that... A FIREARM SHOULD ALWAYS BE TREATED AS IF IT WERE LOADED!This leads us to....  'Q'-9. A well turned out group one would think. However.. SAFETY issues do not seem to be all that important. Who in the group is committing a serious Safety breach.. and why? Seph |
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Post by 1886lebel on Dec 29, 2009 16:08:06 GMT -8
Simple ....
The one IDIOT in the lower right hand side of the picture has his hands over the muzzle of the weapon, which is a BIG NO-NO in any Army. I know if I saw that he would get an A__ Chewing no matter what Army he is in.
Patrick
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Post by 1886lebel on Dec 29, 2009 17:19:07 GMT -8
One thing I noticed right away ... he is carrying paperwork in his Gas Mask Carrier. You NEVER EVER carry anything but your gas mask inside that carrier, that is your lifeline. This even applies to the modern soldier, sailor or airman ... nothing but you mask or you could become a casualty.
I like Dr. Who BTW ... My father left me a colletion of books, videos and other stuff he had collected over the years relating to Dr. Who
Patrick
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