{"title":"Collector's Surplus","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"british-p37-wwii-backpack-1937-pattern-surplus","title":"Collector's Surplus British P37 Large Backpack – Authentic WWII 1940-43 | Khaki Cotton Hopsack | Broad Arrow Marked","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic British WWII P37 Large Backpack — 1937 Pattern Web Equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscovered in the dungeon of an Irish castle, these brand new backpacks are the same as those carried on D-Day by Montgomery's British Expeditionary Force assault troops. A genuine piece of WWII militaria, authenticated and untouched since manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtremely resilient cotton hopsack fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e — built to last through combat conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17\" H × 12½\" W × 5\" D — ideal daypack for rations and field gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufactured 1940–1943\u003c\/strong\u003e and issued as standard British Army kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShoulder strap attachment points\u003c\/strong\u003e — sturdy reinforced web loops at top and bottom; \u003cem\u003eshoulder straps sold separately\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid brass fixtures\u003c\/strong\u003e — may include brass or black metal hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle-down top flap\u003c\/strong\u003e for secure closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad Arrow proof mark\u003c\/strong\u003e — used by the British Crown since the 14th century to identify Crown property; confirms authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate stamp authenticated\u003c\/strong\u003e — a rare, verifiable WWII artifact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shoulder straps are not included and must be purchased separately. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.camolots.com\/products\/vintage-37-pattern-web-shoulder-straps\"\u003eShop matching P37 shoulder straps here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: Very Good to Excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese packs are in remarkable shape given their age — structurally sound hardware and fabric. As genuine surplus stored for decades, individual pieces may show minor signs of long-term storage such as light odor, slight discoloration, or small marks on the canvas. These characteristics are consistent with authentic vintage militaria and do not affect functionality or collectibility,\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CamoLOTS","offers":[{"title":"Very Good to Excellent","offer_id":37938673647814,"sku":"MEB330","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/2500\/products\/Collector_Surplus_British_P37_Large_Backpack_A.jpg?v=1784744922"},{"product_id":"british-1908-pattern-shoulder-strap-brace-wwi-surplus","title":"Collector's Surplus British 1908 Pattern Shoulder Strap Brace – Authentic WWI Web Equipment | Khaki or Green","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic British 1908 Pattern Shoulder Strap Brace — WWI Web Equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince its adoption in 1908, these shoulder straps were attached to the waist belt comprising the main component of the 1908 Pattern Web Equipment — the standard kit of the British Army through WWI and up to just before WWII. Original examples have become increasingly hard to find, with many collectors now considering them rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100+ years old\u003c\/strong\u003e — genuine surplus, not reproduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 2\" × 50\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid brass buckle\u003c\/strong\u003e included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as a single strap\u003c\/strong\u003e — order two for a matched pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo color variants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Khaki\/Brown or Green\/Brown — we sort by general color group but exact shade varies piece to piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Great Britain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: Good to Very Good\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAs genuine 100+ year old surplus, all straps will show some degree of age. Expect light corrosion on brass hardware, dirt, staining, and minor fraying consistent with authentic WWI militaria. These characteristics do not affect the integrity or collectibility of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote on pairs:\u003c\/strong\u003e When ordering two, we will do our best to match by color and condition, but an exact match cannot be guaranteed given the age and variety of the stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full collection of 1908 Pattern web equipment for compatible pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CamoLOTS","offers":[{"title":"Khaki\/Brown, Single Strap","offer_id":40949759017158,"sku":"P08-STRAP-KHAKI","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green\/Brown, Single Strap","offer_id":40949768913094,"sku":"P08-STRAP-Green","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/2500\/files\/British_1908_Pattern_Shoulder_Strap_Brace_A.png?v=1784749914"},{"product_id":"british-wwi-p08-brace-adapter-1918-19-rare-surplus","title":"Collector's Surplus British WWI P08 Brace Adapter – Rare 1918-19 Web Belt Fitting | Black or Khaki","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuaranteed Original — Rare British WWI P08 Web Belt Brace Adapters, Dated 1918–1919\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptionally rare piece of WWI British militaria — original P08 Pattern brace adapters used to connect shoulder braces to the 1908 Pattern web belt. Most examples are dated 1918 or 1919, though some date stamps are partially illegible due to age. Genuine surplus, not reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuaranteed original\u003c\/strong\u003e — authenticated British WWI web equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDated 1918–1919\u003c\/strong\u003e — manufactured at the height of WWI production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo color options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black or Khaki (khaki pairs have a slightly grey tone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1908 Pattern (P08) web belt and brace system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Great Britain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very limited availability — few examples survive in collectible condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e As with all genuine century-old surplus, individual pieces will show age-appropriate wear including patina, minor surface marks, and varying legibility of date stamps. 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