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Equipment Long Range Desert Group

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Januari 6th, 2023
Last Updated
Januari 18th, 2023
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Helmets and Uniforms
Brodie Steel Helmet 
Brodie Steel Helmet
Shemagh and AgalShemagh and Aghal
Tropical Wolseley Pith Helmet
Tropical Wolsely Pith Helmet
Collarless Battledress ShirtCollarless Battledress Shirt
Pattern 1937 Battledress UniformPattern 1937 Battledress Uniform
Khaki Drill Tropical BattledressKhaki Drill Tropical Battledress Uniform
Cotton Khaki Drill JacketCotton Khaki Drill 4 Pocket Jacket
Great CoatGreat Coat
Hebron CoatHebron Coat
Kapok (Tropal) Lined Coat
B5 Leather BootsB5 Leather Boots
Desert Boot, Chukka BootChukka Boots
Chapplies Desert SandalsLrdg Sandals

Personal Equipment
Pattern 1937 WebbingPattern 1937 Webbing
Pattern 1937 Binocular Case and 7 x 50 BinocularsPattern 1937 Binocular Case and 7 x 50 Binoculars
Signal Pistol Case and Signal PistolPattern 1937 Singal Gun Case and Signal Gun
Motorcyclist GogglesMotorcyclist Goggles
British Army Clasp Knife, Pocket knifeBritish Army Clasp Knife (pocket knife)
British Military Pattern Locking Blade, Jack KnifeBritish Military Pattern Locking Blade, Jack Knife
Military Pattern Flick Knife, SwitchbladeMilitary Pattern Flick Knife, Switchblade
Long Range Desert Group Survival KitLong Range Desert Group Survival Kit
Personal Weapons
BC-41BC 41
Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting KnifeFairbarn-Sykes Commando Dagger
Middle East Commando KnifeMiddle East Commando Knife
No. 4 Mk. 1 Socket Bayonet, Spike BayonetNo. 4 Mk. 1 Socket Bayonet, Spike Bayonet
Pattern 1907, Mk. 1 SMLE BayonetPattern 1907, Mk. 1 SMLE Bayonet
Enfield Revolver No. 2 Mk. 1Enfield No. 2 Mk. 1 Revolver
Colt / Smith & Wesson M1917 Revolver Colt / Smith & Wesson M1917 Revolver
Colt M1911A1 .45 Automatic PistolColt M1911A1 .45 Automatic Pistol
Smith & Wesson 38 MilitarySmith & Wesson 38 Military
Webley Mk IV RevolverWebley Mk. IV Revolver
Webley & Scott .32 ACP Self Loading PistolWebley & Scott .32 ACP Self Loading Pistol
Lee Enfield No.1 Mk. III SMLELee Enfield No.1 Mk. III SMLE
Lee Enfield No 4 Mark ILee Enfield No. 4 Mk. I
Thompson Submachine GunThompson Submachine Gun
No. 36 Grenade (Mills Grenade)
Mills Hand Grenade
No. 36 Grenade for EY Rifle (Mills Grenade)Mills Hand Grenade for EY Rifle
EY Rifle, Grenade LauncherEY Rifle, Grenade Launcher
No. 68 GrenadeNo. 68 Grenade
No. 69 GrenadeNo. 69 Grenade

Heavy Weapons
Ordnance ML 2 Inch MortarOrdnance ML 2 Inch Mortar
Bofors 40 mm Anti-Aircraft GunBofors 40 mm Anti-Aircraft Gun
Bren Light Machine GunBren Light Machine Gun
Browning AN M2 .30 Machine Gun
Browning AN M2 .50 Machine GunBrowning AN M2 .50 Machine Gun
Browning M2HBBrowning M2HB
Vickers Gas Operated “K” Machine GunVickers "K" Machine Gun

Vehicles
Fiat Spa AS.37 30 CWTFiat Spa AS.37 30 CWT
Chevrolet WB (30 CWT) 4×2LRDG Chevrolet WB (30 CWT)
Chevrolet WB (30 CWT) 37mm Gun Bofors QuickFire (QF)Chevrolet WB (30 CWT) 37mm Gun Bofors QuickFire (QF)
Chevrolet 1311×3 (15 CWT)
Chevrolet 1311×3 (15 CWT) Medical Truck
Ford 01 V8 (15 CWT) Command/Pilot CarFord 01 V8 (15 CWT) Command/Pilot Car
Chevrolet 1533X2 (30 CWT)Chevrolet 1533X2 (30 CWT)
Chevrolet 1533X2 (30 CWT) Headquarters Wireless TruckHeadquarters Wireless Truck
Chevrolet 1533X2 (30 CWT) Breda Modello 35 20 mm GunChevrolet 1533X2 (30 CWT) Breda 20 mm Gun Truck
Ford F8 4×2 (8 CWT)Ford F8 4x2 8 CWT
Ford F30 CMP (30 CWT)Ford F30 CMP (30 CWT)
Ford F30 CMP (30 CWT) 37mm Bofors QuickFire (QF)
Ford F30 CMP (30 CWT) Breda Modello 35 20 mm Gun
Ford F60 3 tonFord F60 3 ton
Mack NR 15 10 Ton 6X4Mack NR 15 10 Ton 6X4
Mack NR 4 Ordnance QF 25-PounderMack NR 4 Ordnance QF 25-Pounder
Mack NR 4Mack Nr. 4
Marmon-Herrington 6X6Marmon-Herrington 6X6
White 10 ton 6X4
Willys MB JeepLong Range Desert Group Bantam

Ships
Caique

Aircraft
Waco Standard Cabin SeriesWaco Standard Cabin Series

Specialised Equipment
No. 247 Allways FuseNo. 247 Allwayz Fuze
Timing PencilsNo. 10 Delay Switch
Lewes BombA diagram and explanation of how the Lewes bomb worked, drawn by Jeff Du Vivier in 1941.
Nobel 808, Plastic ExplosiveNobel 808, Plastic Explosive
Bagnold Sun Compass




Bagnold Sun Compass
Cole Sun CompassCole Sun Compass
Philips Model 635V RadioPhilips Model 635V Radio
TheodiliteER Watts & Sons Theodilite
Windom AntennaWindom Antenna
Wireless Set No. 11Wireless Set No. 11