Ramsey's 'Monty's Men' Kit

Ramsey talks us through the small kit he carries with him for Second World War British Army living history, specifically the 'Monty's Men' trip taking place in late June, early July.
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[@davidmoore6197]

I have a pair of my grandads webbing gaiters that he wore on D Day. When he gave them to me he pointed out that the brass buckles had been painted green. He explained that on the build up to D Day the holding camps were full to bursting point with men, troops were kept extremely busy, training, physical fitness and bull etc. One day the welcome order was received to dull brasses, as an artificer in the RAC he and a few others were detailed to go to workshops and paint several hundred sets of webbing brass work using vehicle paint. Traces of paint are still visible, there is also an oil stain which he told me came from fixing tanks on dykes on the road to Arnhem with 30 Corps. Because the oil stain wouldn’t come out he was issued a second pair, he kept the original pair for work after the war.

[@RiflemanMoore]

Very very interesting to read, thanks so much for sharing this story.

[@ramseygreen808]

Thank you for that, very interesting!

[@dereklee-dj5bl]

David Moore was just about to do it to my webbing when i saw this comment!

[@reccecs4]

@5:34 - maybe it’s just a misstatement, but conditions of air superiority or air dominance are EXACTLY when air recognition is vital. You’re not trying to hide from enemy aircraft, you’re trying to make yourself visible to friendly aircraft so you’re not targeted instead. Throughout the Normandy campaign thousands of Allied troops were killed or injured by friendly air attack, including a US Lt General... It was precisely because of Allied air superiority that air recognition was so vital. You don’t need enemy aircraft to recognize you.

[@archibaldm]

I recognised you in a photo at Duxford today, nice gear. Shame I couldn’t go to see you and the Dakota’s take of for France

[@blackwolf7052]

Very good.thanks for sharing.

[@RiflemanMoore]

Glad you enjoyed.

[@gunnerjames1056]

Excellent! Thank You!

[@RiflemanMoore]

No worries, thanks to Ramsey for running through it all.

[@gunnerjames1056]

@@RiflemanMoore Yes, great job Ramsey!!!

[@patrickmedarac7253]

Cool bit of kit

[@Surv1ve_Thrive]

Very interesting thank you.

[@RiflemanMoore]

Glad you found it so!

[@MichaelR58]

Thanks for sharing

[@RiflemanMoore]

No problem!

[@reesmilitary]

Always carry my “fighting” spoon in my blouse pocket.

[@davidbrennan660]

Always have a second spoon as a strategic reserve.

[@rockywr]

Better to have the Utes all together fitting into one... small spoon in blouse pocket others in ammo pouch.

[@Surv1ve_Thrive]

@ Danny .... Agreed. Small steel or cut down wooden. Arm pocket in 90s field jacket. :)

[@wheelervette]

We still wore battle dress in the Royal Canadian army cadets in the 70s didn't realize how green iurs was compared to British tiill this great video

[@rockywr]

So did we in the 60's & 70's Army Cadets. I even joined the Army in 1971 and had to wear battle dress trousers for Drill. Thankfully in my 3rd term at AAC Harrogate they removed battle dress thank god.

[@RiflemanMoore]

Glad you found it interesting, as you say Canadian BD is significantly greener than British and prized somewhat as the wool was of finer quality.

[@wheelervette]

@@RiflemanMoore I wasn't aware of the quality question. And our was really green in comparison now that Ive seen the British uniform outdoors in the natural light.

[@danieltaylor5542]

Was that the evening's rations talking in the background?

[@RiflemanMoore]

Doesn't get much fresher than that.

[@andrewjohnston4127]

Woohoo new video 😀

[@RiflemanMoore]

Hope you enjoy!

[@pimmie_24]

What is you're opinion about Soldier of Fortune battle dresses? Do you got experience with them?.. i'am asking this because the owner of the Panther store has passed away, and they'll will maybe shutting down the british line of clothes sadly. Thank you! Great vids!

[@RiflemanMoore]

I'm very sorry to hear that. I'm afraid I can't recommend Soldier of Fortune battledress, it just doesn't compare favourably to original BD.

[@thebuffs3794]

Nice video chaps, do you know if the Dunkirk 2020 march is still going ahead?

[@thebuffs3794]

Sounds great, is this a group thing or a puplic event?

[@RiflemanMoore]

Not sure on Dunkirk 2020 I'm afraid.

[@ramseygreen808]

THE BUFFS - we are waiting to get the Montys Men trip out of the way, then we will have to see what the legislations are with taking weapons. It’s in Jon Hayworth’s hands at the moment.

[@thebuffs3794]

@@ramseygreen808 thank you for the reply. I hope you have a pleasant trip.

[@smudger345]

Fantastic! I am new to British militaria. Was the 58 webbing blancoed or proofed in any fashion. Please forgive my ignorance as I am a retired U.S. soldier. Rifleman Moore your videos are great!! How can I give you a one time donation? Bill

[@RiflemanMoore]

Hi Bill, as said elsewhere the 1958 Pattern webbing was left in it's green-dyed state as far as I'm aware and never really proofed with anything, hence the overdue replacement with nylon equipment in the late 1980s. Which unit did you serve with might I ask?

[@RiflemanMoore]

Happy rebellious colonials day by the way!

[@morasboy]

Monty´s Men....never heard about that but sounds pretty cool to me. How long it is? Week? I am interested in. Is it open to foreigners?

[@RiflemanMoore]

I believe they have a FB group, I'm not sure on the specifics. It's currently UK based as taking blank firing weapons to France became an issue.

[@morasboy]

@@RiflemanMoore If there's fb group, it must be secret...

[@andysanger7723]

Hi Great kit uniform etc A Question on battledress how is it worn ie is the battledress blouse tucked into trousers or worn over the top. I have seen pictures of both?? Andy

[@RiflemanMoore]

The blouse is worn over the trousers, it buttons onto them.

[@andysanger7723]

@@RiflemanMoore Hi thanks for taking time out and replying thanks again. When wearing the uniform it must be correct 💥 Andy

[@thebuffs3794]

Can you send me the link of the Montys Men Facebook group? I can't seem to find it and I would love to put my name on the list.

[@RiflemanMoore]

Drop me a message on the channel FB page!

[@rockywr]

The Right or left Strap is looking as if it's the wrong way round (inside out). Ahaaaa I see in the next shot you've got them the same way now.... hmmmm... I can't remember from my cadet days and 2 years at AAC which way round they would be ........ memory must be fading now.

[@RiflemanMoore]

Not so, it's just a manufcturing variation. In the next shot you're seeing the L straps of the haversack not the braces which had been visible previously. Wearing braces manufactured using differing methods was not uncommon later in the war, they were just bits of webbing after all!

[@ramseygreen808]

I had to replace one cross strap a few years ago as I had worn through it over the years. They are now one dated 1940 and is reduction weave and one dated 1943 with the multi piece construction.

[@longrider42]

What, no enameled tea mug?

[@jayray7230]

what's in the haversack?

[@RiflemanMoore]

That's litterally the subject matter of the video.

[@carzy6073]

@@RiflemanMoore 😂😂

[@MultiWatcher1000]

Does he carry gas mask bag ? Cross strap is visible.

[@RiflemanMoore]

He is indeed.

[@davidbrennan660]

Send a week eating Compo and then go to the toilet........ that is tough.

[@RiflemanMoore]

Quite.