Soldier front cover

Snowman · 26th July 2021, 06:01 PM

Hmm?

Looks diffrent?

(Picture borrowed from "Pinterest")

Victrix · 26th July 2021, 08:41 PM

Armour used by machine gunners apparently. Perhaps it accounts for the enlarged arm opening on the right hand side? Otherwise I speculate it could be to swing and throw stick grenades.

David R · 26th July 2021, 10:49 PM

As soon as WW1 was mentioned I thought that was it. Local made rather than a factory job perhaps. A large arm hole to allow a rifle butt to fit on the shoulder.

26th July 2021, 06:01 PM	#1
Snowman Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 37	Hmm? Looks diffrent? (Picture borrowed from "Pinterest") Attached Images

26th July 2021, 08:41 PM	#2
Victrix Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Sweden Posts: 755	Armour used by machine gunners apparently. Perhaps it accounts for the enlarged arm opening on the right hand side? Otherwise I speculate it could be to swing and throw stick grenades. Attached Images

26th July 2021, 10:49 PM	#3
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,120	As soon as WW1 was mentioned I thought that was it. Local made rather than a factory job perhaps. A large arm hole to allow a rifle butt to fit on the shoulder.