P58 Mk.1 Early Backpack Green British Cold War Era *Rare*

Vintage British 58 Pattern P58 Web Equipment FIELD PACK, Mk.1

Made of heavy-duty cotton canvas and measures approximately: Main compartment 12" tall x 15.5" wide x 5", Side pockets 8.5" tall x 4.75" wide x 1.5".

This is the 1st issue variation of the P58 web equipment. This is slightly smaller than the later version. Some have stiffened sides to the pouch-lids of the side pockets, and all have crimped tips on strap ends compared to later variations where they omitted the stiffeners and changed to eyeletted strap ends. This pack is designed to be worn with the yoke/suspenders as part of the entire P58 web kit. Therefore, we recommend that you order the P58 Field Suspenders, sold separately. 

This early version is very uncommon and highly collectable.

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, corrosion/rust on hardware, and possibly missing a clip/hook or straps. Pack may be missing lower straps and/or hooks/clips.

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 should 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.

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