P58 Mk.1 Early Version CAPE CARRIER Green British Cold War Era *Rare*

Vintage British 58 Pattern P58 Web Equipment CAPE CARRIER, Mk.1

Made of heavy-duty cotton canvas with aluminum hardware.

The cape carrier is a wrap style piece of equipment designed to carry the poncho / ground sheet. It could also be used to carry a shelter half or blanket. The pocket on the outside was designed to carry the lightweight pick head.

This early version only has 2 quick release closure "staples" and the later "modified" issue has 3. This also has the typical early version crimped D-tips on strap ends.

GRADING CRITERIA

Used Good: This is a good deal if you don't mind cleaning and making a few repairs.  Expect pieces to have various markings such as service members names and numbers, written or painted on. Some pieces may have tape, minor (repairable) damage such as small tears or holes, frayed edges, loose stitching, and corrosion/rust on hardware.

Used Very Good: Will exhibit less wear; expect pieces to have various markings such as service members names and numbers, written or painted on. All hardware will be intact to include hooks, snaps, clips, and straps. Some pieces may have tape, minor tears or holes, frayed edges, and minor (if any) corrosion/rust on hardware.

Used Excellent:  The best condition available. All hardware will be intact to include hooks, snaps, clips, and straps. Expect pieces to have various markings such as service members names and numbers, written or painted on backs or inside of pieces BUT will NOT be visible as worn. 

Most of this equipment has seen extensive use. It has been in storage for 20+ years and will probably need to be cleaned.