The Pattern 44 webbing was used in Korea in 1950-1953, where conditions were less than tropical. Some examples including the use of the AF0210 strap are shown below.
THE AF0225 MESS TIN IN USE IN KOREA, TOGETHER WITH A WATCH ON AN AF0210 STRAP IN THE BACKGROUND.
Photo, courtesy IWM (MH 31972)
Above, Private Ken Meade (left foreground) and Private Eric Collier from the 1st Battalion, The King’s Shropshire Light Infantry, eat a meal at one of the unit’s posts in Korea.
The summer conditions above contrast with winter below, where troops are seen wearing winter uniform, and Pattern 44 webbing.
KOREA 1950 – 1953 PATTERN 44 WEBBING
