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Equipment of the WWII Tommy

First printed in April 2004. Revised and Expanded Edition printed in July 2010.

644 pages with over 1300 photographs describing the webbing equipment, tools, specialized airborne items and personal effects and documents in general issue to the British and Commonwealth soldiers during the Second

World War.

Weapons of the WWII Tommy

First printed in September 2004. Revised and Expanded Edition printed in June 2011.

784 pages with over 1400 photographs plus 150 drawings and diagrams covering the weapons and ordnance re-lated items in general issue to the British and Commonwealth soldiers during the Second World War.

Uniforms of the WWII Tommy

First printed in October 2004. Revised and Expanded Edition printed in April 2012.

644 pages with over 1700 photographs detailing the uniforms and insignia in general issue to the British and Commonwealth soldiers during the Second World War.

This PDF contains a searchable combined index for all three revised editions in the WWII Tommy book series. Page numbers for each topic will have a single alphabetic character prefix indicating the book the topic can be

found in. For some instances, this reference will indicate multiple pages which may also be in more than one title.

Copies of the revised and expanded editions of these books are still available in limited quantities and can be found on-line at Amazon https://www.amazon.com/, Soldier of Fortune in the UK https://www.sofmilitary.co.uk/

and on our own Visual Collector surplus militaria sales site http://www.visualcollector.com/

Master Index PDF Revision 1.0 - 7 AUG 2019 http://www.visualcollector.com/

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WWII Tommy Master Index

1-Gallon Can E-922-Gallon Can E-192–1951st Special Service Force U-5252-Inch Rockets W-736-737, 757-7582.5 Inch Grenade Discharger W-573-Gallon Canvas Water Bag E-84–85, 634, U-3053-Inch Mortar Harness E-65–76, 6343-Inch Rockets W-736-739, 743-7554.2-Inch Mortar Bomb Pack E-824.2-Inch Mortar Harness E-79–804-Gallon Can E-1964-Gallon Drum E-200, 6194.5-Inch Rockets W-7565-Gallon Can E-197–2005-Gallon Cylindrical Can E-198–199, 5975-Inch Rockets W-740-7426-Gallon Container E-155808 Explosive W-35624-Hour Ration E-130–1311937 Pattern Lightweight Equipment U-312–3151942 Gabardine Jump Jacket U-122–1241942 Pattern Parachutists Jacket U-125–1261944 Pattern Web Equipment U-317–3381944 Pattern Web Equipment (Khaki) U-316A.B. 64 E-444Acetone Celluloid Delay W-437-440Ackpack Flame Thrower W-724-726Action Covers Boys Anti-Tank Rifle W-97 Rifles W-80 Sten Submachine Gun W-145 Thompson Submachine Gun W-169Aerial Gear Bags E-341Aiming Assistant W-80–81Aiming Lamps W-306-308Aiming Post W-671 Aiming Stake W-307Airborne 1942 Gabardine Jump Jacket U-122–124 Army Flying Badge U-551 Battledress Trousers U-55–57 Canadian Jump Wings U-554 Canadian Parachute Training School U-524 Denison Smock U-130–139 Drop Zone Flashes U-127–129 Folding Bicycle E-474 Formation Badge U-506–507 Glider Pilot’s Wings U-552 Glider Trained Infantry Badge U-556 Kitbags E-612–614, 630 Lifeboat E-626–627 Light Bulb Badge U-555–556 Parachute Instructor Badge U-557 Parachute Qualification Wings U-551 Parachute Regiment Jump Wings U-553

Airborne continued... Parachute Trained Infantry Badge U-556 SAS Jump Wings U-553 Shoulder Strap Loops U-528–529 Sleeping Bag E-168–169, 634 Sleeveless Over-Smock U-125–126 Snipers U-135 Steel Helmets U-409–413 Strip, Airborne U-551 Training Helmets U-402–408Airplanes

Albemarle E-562 Dakota E-567 Halifax E-563 Hector E-561 Lysander E-618 Sterling E-564 Wellington E-565 Whitley E-564

Albion Motors W-11Aldis Lamp E-307Allbright and Wilson Grenade W-474-475Allied Military Currency E-460Amatol W-358Ambulance

Air Ambulance Unit E-411 Jeep E-408–410 Lorries E-408, 410

Ammonal W-358Ammunition Boots British U-341-344 Canadian U-346-347 DMS U-352 Jungle U-348-350 Mountain U-351 Officers U-345 S.V. - Commando U-352Ammunition Cartons W-339-341, 348Ammunition Crates W-332-335Anglo-French Purchasing Board W-18Ankle Boots U-341–344Anklets U-291Anti-Dimming Compound E-375Anti-Gas

Cape E-359–360, 640 Curtain Number 1 E-361 Curtain Number 2 E-362 Eyeshields E-377 Gloves E-363 Hood E-362 Ointment E-382, U-304 Overboots E-363 Wallet E-381

Anti-Louse Overall U-164–165Appointments U-592–593

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Aprons, Kilt Covers U-244Arc Welding E-255Arm-of-Service Strips U-532–533Arms Rack E-187Army Council Instructions E-434Army Fire Service U-567Army Flying Badge U-551Army Training Instructions E-436Army Training Memorandum E-436Assault Boats E-568Assault Cable Reel W-371Atholl Bonnets U-433Austen Submachine Gun W-197–201Australia - Women’s Services U-614Australian Formation Badges U-514Australian Imperial Forces U-514Australian Military Forces U-514Australian Operation Ration E-132Autogyro E-572Auto-Ordnance Company W-152Auxiliary Territorial Service U-600-604A.V.R.E. W-593-596Badger Flame Thrower W-717Badges of Appointment U-592–593Badges of Rank U-574–591Balaclava Helmet U-241Balmoral Bonnet U-432–435Ballistite W-351Bandoliers Boys Anti-Tank Rifle W-96 Enfield Rifle W-333 Lewis LMG W-223-224 Sten Submachine Gun W-134-136Bandsmen Badges U-558Bangalore Torpedo W-380-383Baratol W-358Batteries E-162, 236, 239Batteries continued... E-347, 347–349Battledress Airborne Modifications U-55–57 Anti-Vesicant U-45 Australia U-66–67 Canada U-58–61 HBT U-276–277 India U-70–71 Khaki Drill U-116–118 New Zealand U-62–65 Size Charts U-76–77 South Africa U-68–69 UK – Austerity U-52-53 UK – Serge U-45-51 USA - War Aid U-72–74Battle Jerkin E-44–47Bayonet

Number 1 Mark I E-266

Bayonet continued... Number 1 Mark II E-268 Number 1 Mark III E-268 Number 3 Mark I E-267 Number 4 Mark I E-258 Number 4 Mark II E-258, 296 Number 4 Mark II* E-259 Number 4 Mark III E-259 Number 5 Mark I E-270 Number 7 Mark I E-271 Owen Mark I E-269 Scabbard

M5 E-261 Number 1 Mark II E-266 Number 4 Mark I E-260 Number 4 Mark II E-260 Number 4 Mark III E-260 Number 5 Mark I E-270 Number 5 Mark II E-270

Sten Machine Carbine Mark I E-264Beach Groups U-504–505Bedford Cord Pantaloons U-211Beehive Charge W-377-379Bell Tents E-172–173Berets U-426–428Bergen Rucksack E-61–62Bicat Strips E-510Bicycle

Rifle Clips E-494 Tools E-491 Tyre Inflator E-488 Wallet E-486

Bigbob E-524Binoculars

Infrared E-214–215 Monoculars E-210–211 Night Vision - 2.5x50 E-212–213 Number 2 - 6x30 E-203–205 Number 5 - 7x50 E-206–209 Trench Pattern E-220

Bipods – See MountsBiscuits E-189Black Devils U-525Black Powder W-351 Blacker Bombard W-580-591Blast Deflector W-294Blasting Machine W-370Blanco E-98Blankets E-170–171, 405, 642Blister Gas E-356Blue Sump W-361Body Armor U-535Bombay Bloomers E-303, U-84–87Bomb Carriers 2-Inch Mortar W-633-635

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Bomb Carriers continued... 3-Inch Mortar W-667-669 4.2-Inch Mortar W-688-691 Blacker Bomber W-590 P.I.A.T. W-571-575Bomb Disposal Badge U-561Boot Nets U-181Boot Polish E-97Bow and Arrows W-776Boys Anti-Tank Rifle .22LR Trainer W-94 Accessories W-96-99 Magazine Box W-96 Mark I W-88-93 Mark II W-95Brassards U-562–563, 570–572 Brass Catcher W-259Brass Polish E-97Brigadiers - Rank Insignia U-582British Formation Badges U-496–503British Purchasing Commission W-6,18, 153British Warm U-192Bren Gun Valise E-598–601, 613, 630, 634Bren LMG W-233-282Brogues U-366Brushes E-97Bugle Major U-592–593Bug Net U-298–300Bush Jacket U-112, 275Bush Shirt U-107Butt Handle W-269Buttonhole Scissors E-397Button Sticks E-97Camouflage Boot Nets U-181 Denison Smocks U-130–139 Face Nets U-181 Ghillie Smocks U-178–179 Helmet Covers U-266–268 Helmet Nets U-182–183 Jerkin U-202-203 Snow Suit U-176–177 Tank Crew Oversuit U-142-145 Veils U-180 Windproof Suits U-166-174Camouflet Sets W-386-387Campbeltown, H.M.S. W-401-402Camp Chair E-139Camp Table E-144Canada - Women’s Services U-611-613Canadian Army Mess Tin Ration E-131Canadian Army Training Memorandum E-440Canadian Formation Badges U-510–513Canadian High Top Boots U-354–355Canadian Instructors Badges U-559

Canadian Jump Wings U-554Canadian Military Headquarters U-524Canadian Parachute Training School U-524Canadian Qualification Badges U-559CANLOAN U-530Cannibal E-521Canvas Bedstead E-142–143Canvas Camp Basin E-140–141Canvas Camp Bath E-140–141, 396Canvas Shoes U-364–365Canvas Suits U-40–42Canvas Water Buckets E-157Cap Badges U-468–475Cap Comforter U-240Cap Covers U-266–267Cape-Shelter E-186Captain - Rank Insignia U-583Cardigan U-236–239Catgut E-391Caubeen Bonnet U-436–437C.E./T.N.T. W-353Cellulose Tape W-367Certificate of Transfer E-451Chaggle U-301Chaplain E-415–416Cheddite W-358Chemical Ground Bombs W-390-391Chemical Liquid Detector Paper E-379Chemical Mine W-392-394Chindit Special Forces E-286–287Chinstraps Airborne - Leather U-410 Airborne - Webbing U-411 Mark I U-380 Mark II U-380 Mark III U-380 Mark IIIA U-380 Mark IV U-400Chlorine Gas E-356Churchill Crocodile W-709-711, 718Churchill, Winston E-472Cigarettes E-109, 127Circular Tents E-172–173Clams W-518-519Clasp Knives E-278–281, U-304C.L.E. Mark I Container E-503, 540, 590–593C.L.E. Mark III Container E-590–591C.L.E. Mark I Parachute E-587, 634, 642C.L.E. Mark I.T. Container E-590Cleaning Rods 2-Inch Mortar W-638-639 3-Inch Mortar W-671 4.2-Inch Mortar W-692 Austen Submachine Gun W-200 Bren LMG W-262, 273


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Cleaning Rods continued... Boys Anti-Tank Rifle W-98 Hand Guns W-38 Sten SMG W-142 Thompson SMG W-173-174Clinometers Mortar W-612-613 Vickers MMG W-295-296Clockwork Mouse E-502Coats British Warm U-192 Despatch Rider Coat U-208 Duffle U-191 Greatcoats U-193–198 Hebron U-189 Jeep U-214 Jerkin U-202-203 Kapok Lined U-186 Mackinaw U-214 Reefer Jacket U-214 Sheepskin Lined U-188 Trench U-213 Tropal Lined U-186Collar-Attached Shirts U-230–231Collar Badges U-480–482Collar Studs U-228-229Collarless Shirts U-226–227Collars U-228-229Colonel - Rank Insignia U-582 Coloured Field Service Caps U-423–424Colt M1911 .45 ACP W-20 M1911-A1 .45 ACP W-20-21 M1911 Calibre .455 W-23 M1917 .45 ACP Revolver W-6-8 Model 1903 Pocket Pistol W-17-19Combat Cap - Winter U-447–449Combined Operations Badge U-502–503Commando Boots, S.V. U-352Commando High Top Boots U-353Compass

Escape E-229 Leg E-228 Marching E-227 Prismatic E-226 Sun E-225 Wrist E-228

Competition Badges U-548Composition Explosive Primers W-374Congreve Rocket W-734Cougar Flame Thrower W-717Contact Destructor W-428-429Copper Tube Safety Fuze Igniters W-365Cordeau Bickford Detonating Fuze W-360Cordite W-330

Cordtex W-360Corduroy Pantaloons U-211Corporal - Rank Insignia U-590Cotton Overalls U-152–153Covers/Case Bren LMG W-262-263 Lewis LMG W-225 Service Rifle W-78 Sten SMG W-146 Thompson SMG W-170-171Cover Plate W-130Cow’s Tail E-468Crimping Tool W-366Crossbox W-777Crowns, Rank U-577Crystal Calibrator E-345Currency E-460Curvimeter E-233Cutlery E-120–121Davis Respirator E-383Deflection Bar Foresight W-299Demolition Test Set E-236Denim Anti-Louse Overall U-164–165 Overalls U-154–161 Over-smock U-125 Tank Suit U-146–147Denison Smock U-130–139Despatch Rider Boots U-360–361 Coat U-208–209 Crash Helmets U-388–389 Duperite Helmet U-419 Mark I Steel Helmet U-390–391 Pantaloons U-210-211 Overalls U-154–161 Protective Mask U-212Detonating Cord W-360Detonator Magazine W-364Detonators W-362-364, 372-373Device Camouflage No 15 E-510Devil’s Brigade U-525Dickin Medal of Gallantry E-298Dietz, Robert E-160Digger Hat U-452–453Direct Molded Soles U-352Director W-297-298Dispatch Rider – See Despatch RiderDixie Sets E-152Dolphin, John E-503Double Ammunition Carrier E-53Double Ration Canister Carrier E-57, 59Douglas, Percy E-235Douglas Protractor E-235Drawers U-221-223, 289


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Dressing Gown U-253Dressing Pack E-401, 402Drop Containers W-103, 577Drop Containers Specific Types

C.L.E. Mark I Container E-590–593 C.L.E. Mark III Container E-590 C.L.E. Mark I Parachute E-587, 634, 642 C.L.E. Mark I.T. Container E-590 Compressed Paper Container E-630 Mobile Containers E-592 Panniers E-585, 588, 630 Type C Cell E-585, 597 Type C Container E-198, 585, 597 Type E Container E-594 Type F Container E-594–595 Type H Container E-596

Drop Zone Flashes U-127–129Drum Major U-592–593Drybob E-524Dry Guncotton Primers W-374Dubbin E-375Duffle Coat U-190–191Dugout E-184–186Dulband U-462Dummy Aerial E-339Dummy Paratroopers E-510–520, 630Duperite U-419Dustbin W-592Dynamite W-357E4-5 Mechanized Flamethrower W-716Ear Protectors E-99Economy Issue Cap Badges U-484–488Ejection Opening Guard W-141Elliot Equipment Company E-586Enfield Revolver Number 1 Mark VI W-5 Number 2 Mark I W-9 Number 2 Mark I* W-10 Number 2 Mark I** W-11Enfield Rifle Number 1 Series W-51-57 Number 2 Series W-60 Number 3 Series W-61 Number 4 Series W-64-73 Number 5 Series W-76-77Enlistment Notice E-450Entrenching Implement E-24–26Escape Compass E-229Eureka E-570Evacuation Bag E-387Everest Carrier E-60, 62, 630, 634Exploded Diagrams Boys Anti-Tank Rifle W-93 Bren LMG W-237 Bren Bolt W-246

Exploded Diagrams continued... Bren Butt Mark I W-242 Bren Butt Mark II W-242 Bren Butt Mark III W-243 Bren Piston W-246 Bren Butt Slide W-241 Bren Trigger Parts W-248 Hi-Power Number 1 Mark I* W-25 Lewis LMG W-220 M1911A1 W-21 Owen Mark I W-209 Owen Trigger Parts W-208 P.I.A.T. W-555 P.I.A.T. Bomb W-568 Sten Mark II W-111 Sten Mark III W-117 Sten Mark V W-124 Sten Trigger Parts W-110 Thompson 1928 W-156 Thompson 1928A1 W-157 Thompson M1 W-166 Thompson M1A1 W-167 Thompson Breech Block W-175 Thompson Buttstock W-163 Thompson Trigger Parts W-177 Vickers K (GO) W-328 Vickers Lock W-313 Vickers MMG W-286Exploder Dynamotor Condenser E-237, W-368-369Explosive Pack Charge W-385Explosives Amatol W-358 Ammonal W-358 Ballistite W-351 Baratol W-358 Black Powder W-351 C.E./T.N.T. W-353 Cheddite W-358 Composition A, B, C W-358 Cordite W-330 Cordtex W-360 Dynamite W-357 Gelignite W-357 Guncotton W-352 Hexogen W-358 Nitrocellulose W-330, 351 Nitroglycerin W-351 Nitrostarch W-359 Nobel’s Explosive 808 W-356 P.E. / P.H.E. / Plastic W-356 P.E.T.N. W-355 Primacord W-360 RDX W-358 Smokeless Powder W-351 T.N.T. W-353


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EY Rifles W-56-59F/S Fighting Knife E-257, 272–276, 296Face Mask U-212Face Net U-181Fairbanks, Douglas E-511Fencing Muskets W-82Field Marshal - Rank Insignia U-580Field Officers U-583Field Pillow E-165Field Saws E-246Field Service Caps U-422–423Field Service Post Card E-457Field Telephones E-312First Aid Nursing Yeomanry U-600-601Filtration Bag E-107Fixed Line Sight W-270-271Flame Barrage W-694Flashlights E-100–102Fleming, Peter E-510Flimsies E-196Flying Flea E-500FN Model 1903 Pocket Pistol W-17Fog Signal Igniter W-426-427Folding Bicycle E-474Foot Powder E-99Forage-Cap U-422–423Fore-and-Aft Cap U-422–423Formation Badges Airborne Forces U-506–507 Australian U-514 Beach Groups U-504–505 British Infantry/Armoured U-496–503 Canadian U-510–513 Combined Operations U-502–503 New Zealand U-515 Phantom U-508 R-Force U-509Fowler’s Calculator E-232Fowler, Thomas E-232FRAS – Flame Thrower Fuel W-732Freedom Shoes W-536Free Dropping E-629Friction Tape W-367Fullerphone E-314Funnels E-193Fuze Blue Sump W-361 D.A. No. 151 and 161 W-619-620 D.A. No. 152 and 162 W-662-663 Instantaneous Detonating Fuze W-360 Instantaneous Fuze W-361 Percussion No. 425, 426 W-562-563 Safety Fuze W-361 Safety Matches W-370 Service Igniter W-403

Gabardine Jump Jacket U-122–124Games - Cards - Dice E-114Gammon Bomb W-482-484Garter Flashes U-370Gas Cans E-197Gas Chamber E-356Gas Detectors E-378Gauntlets U-242Gelignite W-357General HQ Liaison Regiment U-508General Officers U-581General - Rank Insignia U-581General Service Badge U-559General Service Cap U-438–441General Service Manpack Carrier E-63–64General Service Respirator E-364General Wade Charge W-384Generators E-346, 349Gesner, Abraham E-160Ghillie Smock / Ghillie Suit W-47, U-178–179Gingerbread Men E-510Glengarry Bonnet U-429–431Gliders

GAL 55 E-559 GAL 56 E-560 Hadrian E-554 Hamilcar Mark I E-548 Hamilcar Mark X E-553 Hengist E-536 Horsa E-540 Hotspur E-532 Waco E-554

Glider Pilot Protective Helmet U-394–395Glider Pilot Wings U-552Glider Trained Infantry Badge U-556Gloves U-242Good Conduct Chevrons U-536Goggles E-108Gorget Patches U-594–595Gown, Helpless Patients U-250–251G.Q. Parachute Company E-576Gravity Knife E-279Greatcoats Officers U-198–199 Other Ranks U-193–197Grenade Launching Cartridges W-338Grenade Launching Rifles W-56–59Grenades Number 36 W-444-449 Numbers 57-62 W-450-452 Number 63 W-453 Numbers 64-66 W-454 Number 67 W-455 Number 68 W-456-457 Number 69 W-458-460


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Grenades continued... Numbers 70-71 W-461 Number 72 W-462 Number 73 W-463 Number 74 W-464-469 Number 75 W-470-473 Number 76 W-474-475 Number 77 W-476-477 Number 78 W-478 Number 79 W-479 Number 80 W-480 Number 81 W-481 Number 82 W-482-484 Number 83 W-485 Number 84 W-487 Number 85-89 W-488-492Ground Sheet E-163Ground Strips E-571Guide Books E-454Guncotton W-352Gunners’ Waistcoat E-83Hand Axes E-242Handbooks E-432Hand Tools E-247–251Harpoon W-779Harvey Flame Thrower W-696-697Hawkins Mine W-470-473Head Stamps – Ammunition W-331, 337Hebron Coats U-189Hedgehog W-597Heliograph E-302Helmet Covers U-266–268Helmet Nets U-182–183Helmets Airborne Forces Steel U-409–413 Airborne Training U-402–408 Despatch Rider Crash U-388–389 Despatch Rider Steel U-390–391 Duperite U-419 Glider Pilot U-394–395 Khaki Solar Pith Hat U-461 Mark I* U-374–375 Mark II U-375–377 Mark III U-381 Mark IV U-384–385 Riddell U-408 Royal Armoured Corps U-400–401 R.T.R. & R.A.C. Crash U-396–399 Rubber Bungy U-405–407 Sorbo Rubber Training U-404 Universal Foreign Service U-460Helpless Patients Gown U-250–251Hexogen W-358High Top Boots U-354–355

Holdall Housewife - British E-93, U-303 Housewife - Canadian E-95 Shaving Kit - British E-92, U-302 Shaving Kit - Canadian E-94 Shaving Kit - Officers E-96

Holsters W-30-39Holster/Stock W-28-29Horizontal Foregrip W-159Hose Tops U-368–370Hospital Blues U-247–261Hospital Ship E-412Hotspur Glider W-105Housewife Holdalls U-303Humber Mark I Scout Car W-278Hydro Burner E-150Hydro Cooker E-150Identification Lists E-430Identity Discs E-448Illustrated Identification Lists E-426Imamah U-462Infrared Receivers E-214Inglis Hi-Power No. 1 Mk I* W-24-25 Hi-Power No. 2 Mk I* W-26-27Incendiary Grenades W-493India - Women’s Services U-618-619Indian Army Headdress U-462–464Instantaneous Detonating Fuze W-360Instantaneous Fuze W-361Instructors Badges U-547Insulated Boxes E-154Invasion Boots U-354–355Irish Caubeen Bonnet U-436–437Jacket 1A U-204Jacket, Hospital Blues U-258–259Jeep Coat U-214–215Jeeps

Airborne w/Machete E-282Chaplain E-416Digging In E-281Ford GP E-174Glider Crash E-508Glider Landed E-501Heavy Dropping E-621–623, 630Horsa Mark I E-543Horsa Mark II E-546Inflatable E-527Medical E-406–408, 414–415Pigeons E-299Rotabuggy E-574Shelled E-658Wireless Set E-350

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Jerry Cans E-197Jersey U-236–239 Jump Boots - USA U-358Jump Smock Sleeved U-122–124 Sleeveless U-125–126Jungle Battledress U-276–277 Boots U-348–350 Bush Jacket U-275 Caps U-456–459 Drawers U-289 General Service Cap U-440–441 Leggings U-291 Officer’s Private Purchase U-286 Shirt U-272–274 Shorts U-288 Socks U-289 Tank Suit U-148–149 Trousers U-280–283 Undershirts U-290Junior Officers U- 584Ka-Bar E-293Kapok Lined Coats U-186–187Khaki Drill / Khaki Aertex Battledress U-116–118 Bush Jacket U-112 Bush Shirt U-107 Service Dress U-100–105 Shorts 1940 Pattern U-88 Shorts 1941 Pattern U-89 Shorts 1942 Pattern U-90 Shorts Australia U-92–93 Shorts USA - War Aid U-95 Shorts With Turn Ups U-84–87 Trousers U-96–98Khaki Solar Pith Hat U-461Khukuri E-290–292, 295Kilroy E-470King’s Regulations for the Army E-418Kilts U-31–33Kilt Aprons U-244Kilt Covers U-244Kilt Pin U-246Kit Bags E-128–129Knee Pads E-584Knuckle Dusters E-277Kukri E-290–292, 295Kullah U-462L-Delay W-416Labrador Type Windproof Suit U-175Lamps E-160–162Lance Corporal - Rank Insignia U-591Land Mattress W-743-749Lanchester Submachine Gun W-192-196

Lanyards U-262–265Lapel Badges U-489–490Launching Cartridges 2-Inch Mortar W-631 3-Inch Mortar W-659-660 4.2-Inch Mortar W-688 Blacker Bombard W-581 P.I.A.T W-570Learn to Use Enemy Weapons E-442Leather Jerkin U-202–203Lee Metford W-48Leg Case, Sten SMG W-146Leg Compass E-228Leggings 1A U-204–207Leggings, Jungle U-291Lemon Squeezer Hat U-454–455Lend-Lease Act W-6, 153Lester, Harry E-503Lewis LMG W-215-232Lewisite Gas E-356Lieutenant Colonel - Rank Insignia U-583Lieutenant General - Rank Insignia U-581Lieutenant - Rank Insignia U-584Life Belts E-117Lifebuoy Flame Thrower W-720-723Life Jackets E-118–119Light Bulb Badge U-555–556Light Respirator E-372, 640Lightweight Collapsible Trolley E-88–89, 634Lightweight Trailer E-86–87, 555LILO W-750-752Limpet Mines W-520-525Line Throwing Gun W-772Lining Securing Bolts U-379List of Changes E-436Long-Johns U-223Long Tom E-530Loudhailer E-310Luminescent Discs E-115M1917 .45 ACP Revolver W-6-8M2-2 Flame Thrower W-729-731Machete E-282–287Mackinaw Coat U-214–215Magazine Box W-253Major General - Rank Insignia U-581Major - Rank Insignia U-583Mallet E-187Map Cases E-34–37, U-296Maquis E-309, 618–619, 622Magazine Loaders Bren LMG W-272 Lewis LMG W-226 Sten Submachine Gun W-137-139Magazine Lee Metford W-48


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Magazine Pouches Lewis LMG W-222-224 Owen Submachine Gun W-204-205 Pistols W-34 Thompson Submachine Gun W-173Marching Compass E-227Mars Badge U-559Match Fuzes W-370Matilda Frog W-714-715Matilda Hedgehog W-597-598Mattress Case E-164Mayne, Paddy W-7Medical Equipment

Catgut E-391 Dressing Pack E-401, 402 Evacuation Bag E-387 First Aid Outfit E-403 Morphia Injector E-399 Shell Dressing Haversack E-398 Stretcher - Folding E-390–391 Surgical Haversack E-401 Surgical Pack E-401, 403 Tourniquet E-399

Medical Research Council Body Armor E-392–394Medical Orderly Arm Badge U-562Mess Tins E-122–123, 188, U-305Metal Shoulder Strap Titles U-492–493M.G.O. Equipment Memorandum E-438Middlebob E-524Military Map References E-649–650Military Police E-104–105Military Training Pamphlet E-420Militia GS Ankle Boots U-346–347Mills Bomb W-444-449Mine Detectors British UHF W-534 Number 3 W-526 Number 4 W-527 Number 4A W-528 Number 5 and 5A W-529 Number 6A W-530 South African Mark I W-531 USA – SCR 625 W-532 USA – UHF W-533 Vehicular M.1 W-537Mines A/P Improvised Type I W-514-515 A/P Improvised Type II W-516 A/P Number 3 W-510 A/P Number 4 W-511 A/P Number 5 W-512-513 A/T Mark I W-499 A/T Mark II W-500 A/T Mark III W-501 A/T Mark IV W-502

Mines continued... A/T Mark V W-504-505 Egyptian Patterns W-506 Jungle Mine W-517 Shrapnel Mk I and Mk II W-508-509Mine Markers W-538-539Mirror U-302, 306Mittens U-242Mobile Containers E-592Moderating Lenses E-211Molotov Cocktail W-695Monoculars E-210Monopods – See MountsMoon Clips W-4, 6, 8Moore, Henry E-302Morphia Injector E-399Morse Code E-301Mortar Leg Case E-265Mortars 2-Inch W-600-641 3-Inch W-642-673 4.2-Inch W-674-692Mortar Tool Bag U-295Mosquitoes U-298–300Motorcycles

BSA M20 E-498 James ML E-502 Matchless G3/L E-499 Royal Enfield WD/RE E-500, 630 Welbike E-265, 503, 592, 634

Motorcyclist Boots U-360–361 Coat U-208–209 Crash Helmets U-388–389 Duperite Helmet U-419 Mark I Steel Helmet U-390–391 Pantaloons U-210-211 Overalls U-154–161 Protective Mask U-212Mountain Boots U-351Mounts Boys Anti-Tank Rifle W-90 Bren LMG W-245, 264-268 Enfield Trainer W-81 Lewis LMG W-227-229 P.I.A.T. W-559 Vickers K (GO) W-324 Vickers MMG W-310-311Mr. Chad E-470MRC Body Armor U-535Mugs E-124Multimeters E-238–239Murray Switch W-424-425Musicians Badges U-558Mustard Gas E-356


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Muzzle Covers 2-Inch Mortar W-618 3-Inch Mortar W-665 4.2-Inch Mortar W-687Nationality Identification Titles U-530–531Naval Pattern Boots U-362–363Neck Pads E-77Neckties U-234Neckties, Hospital Blues U-254New Zealand Formation Badges U-515New Zealand - Women’s Services U-616Night Glasses E-212Night Vision Monocular E-214Nitrocellulose W-330, 351 Nitroglycerin W-351Nitrostarch W-359Nobel’s Explosive 808 W-356Northover Projector W-546-549Number 5 Flame Thrower W-724-726Number 23 Rifle Grenade Cup W-57Number 32 Telescopic Sight W-73Oddie Clip E-593Oddie Pin E-593Officers Ankle Boots U-345 Denison Smock U-136 RAOC Boots U-357 Service Dress Cap Badges U-479Oil Cans / Case W-318-319Oke Mark I W-701-702Operator Lamp E-339Overalls Cotton U-152–153 Denim One-Piece U-154–157 Denim Two-Piece U-158–161 Service Dress U-40-42 Tank Suits U-140-149Owen Submachine Gun W-202-214P-08 and P-38 W-40-41Pack Saddle Bags E-59Palliasse E-164Panniers E-388–

389, 404, 585, 588, 630Panoramic Board W-670Pantaloons, Motorcyclist U-210-211Parachute Dummies E-510–520, 630Parachute Instructor Arm Badge U-557Parachute Qualification Wings U-551Parachute Regiment Jump Wings U-553Parachute Trained Infantry Badge U-556Parachuting

Floor Aperture E-472–473 Folding Bicycles E-473–476 Knee Pads E-584 Q-Type Parachute E-476

Parachuting continued... Quick Release Box E-577 Statichute E-576 Towed Jumper E-569 X-Type Parachute E-576–583

Parafexes E-510Paragons E-510Parts Lists E-428Pass E-452Pattern 1937 Lightweight Equipment U-312–315Pattern 1944 Web Equipment U-317–338Pattern 1944 Web Equipment (Khaki) U-316Pedersen, Dursley E-472Pegasus Bridge E-408Pegasus Goes To It E-463P.E. / P.H.E. W-356Permanent Military Forces U-514P.E.T.N. W-355Petard Launcher W-592Petrol Cooker E-150Petroleum Warfare Department W-694Percussion Heads E-616–617Phantom U-508Phonetic Alphabet E-301Phosgene Gas E-356Physical Training Shoes U-364–365Physical Training Shorts U-235PIAT E-275, 394, W-550-579Pigeons E-298Pin-up Girl W-521Pipe Major U-592–593Pips - Rank Stars U-576–577Pistol Cases W-30P.I.T.A. Bomb Carrying Harness E-81Pixie Suit U-140–145Plastic Cap Badges U-484–488Plastic Explosive W-356Plimsolls U-364–365Plotter W-300Plotting Case U-295Pocket Incendiary W-388-389Pocket Periscope E-224Poplin Shirt U-232Postage E-456POW Cans E-192Power Supply Unit E-337Praying Mantis W-247Primacord W-360Primus Stove E-146Princess Mary’s RAF Nursing Service U-605Prismatic Marching Compass E-226Private - Rank Insignia U-591Provost Units E-104–105Pulp Helmet U-388–389Pugree U-462


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Puttees U-371Pyjamas U-248–251Q-Type Parachute E-476QAIMNS / QARNNS U-620Qualifications Badges U-549Quick Release Box E-577Quick-Release Harness E-611Quilter, Raymond E-576R-Force U-509Rain Capes E-166–167RAMC Brassards U-562–563Range Finder E-222Rank Badges U-574–591Rank Comparison Charts U-596–597Rank Stars - Pips U-576–577Ration Cards E-453Rations

24-Hour Ration E-130 Australian Operation Ration E-132 Biscuits - Bread E-189 Boiled Sweets E-134 Canadian Army Mess Tin Ration E-131 Emergency E-131, 134 Lifeboat E-135 Supply Depot E-190 Survival E-191

RDX W-358Rebecca E-570Red Cross Parcels E-136Reefer Jacket U-214–215Regimental Designations U-516–523Regimental Flashes U-534Respirator Spectacles E-376Restraints E-547Riddell U-408Rifle Covers W-78Rifle Valise E-598–

602, 630, 634, 640Roko buckle E-194Ronson Carrier W-699-700Rotabuggy E-574Rotachute E-573Rotacraft E-572Rotatank E-574Royal Armoured Corps Helmets U-400–401Royal Armoured Corps Holsters W-31RTC / RTR Arm Badge U-560RTR / RAC Crash Helmets U-396–399Rubber Bungy Helmet U-405–407Ruperts E-510Ruptured Cartridge Extractor Sten Submachine Gun W-142 Vickers MMG W-317Safety Cookers E-148Safety Fuze W-361

Safety Matches W-370Sam Browne Buckling Piece U-12 Pistol Ammunition Pouch U-15 Pistol Case U-14 Shoulder Belts U-12 Sword Frog U-15 Waist Belt U-10 Whistle Pouch U-13SAS Jump Wings U-553Satchels Signals E-352Schermuly Pistol Rocket Gun W-772Scottish Atholl Bonnets U-433 Badges U-476–478 Balmoral Bonnet U-432–435 Brogues U-366 Garter Flashes U-370 Glengarry Bonnet U-429–431 Hose Tops U-368–370 Kilts U-31–33 Kilt Aprons U-244 Kilt Covers U-244 Kilt Pin U-246 Service Dress – Wool U-39 Service Dress – Khaki Drill U-102-103 Sporran U-245 Tam-o’-Shanter U-433 Tartan Backings U-476–477 Trews U-34–36Scout Regiment Telescope E-217Sea Mattress W-740-742, 749Second Lieutenant - Rank Insignia U-584Second Glider Pilot U-552 Self-Igniting Phosphorous W-474-475Semaphore E-310Semaphore Alphabet E-354Senior Officers U-582Sergeant Major Bandmaster U-592–593Sergeant - Rank Insignia U-589Service Chevrons U-537–538Service Dress Australian U-26–29 Cap U-444–446 Cap Badges U-479 Cap Covers U-266–267 Canvas Suits U-40–42 Collar Badges U-480–482 Jacket - Officers U-4–9 Jacket - Other Ranks U-18–21 Khaki Drill U-100–105 New Zealand U-26–29 Overalls U-40–42 Scottish - Khaki Drill U-102-103 Scottish - Wool U-30


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Service Dress continued... Trews U-34–36 Trousers U-22–23Service Igniter Percussion Mk III W-403Sewing Kit U-303Shaving Holdall U-302Sheepskin Fleece Lined Coats U-188Shell Dressing Haversack E-398Sherman Calliope W-756 Crocodile W-712 Salamander W-713 Tulip W-753, 755Shirt Collars U-228–229Shirts Collar-Attached U-230–231 Collars U-228–229 Collarless U-226–227 Jungle U-272–274 Neckties U-234 Neckties, Hospital Blues U-254 Poplin U-232 Singlets U-218–220 Studs U-228–229 Tee U-218–220, 290 Vests U-218–220Shoepacks U-359Shorts 1940 Pattern U-88 1941 Pattern U-89 1942 Pattern U-90 Australia U-92–93 Jungle U-288 Physical Training U-235 USA - War Aid U-95 With Turn Ups U-84–87Shotgun Shells W-346-348Shoulder Pads E-77Shoulder Slides U-526–527Shoulder Titles - Regimental U-516–523Side Caps U-422–423 Sights 2-In Mortar W-614-617 3-In and 4.2-In Mortar W-650-653 Aim Assistant W-80-81 Bren LMG W-244 Dial Sight W-302-304 Deflection Bar Foresight W-299 Enfield Rifles W-66 Fixed Line W-270-271 Number 32 W-73 Target Indicator W-309 Thompson Submachine Gun W-168 Vickers MMG W-290-291Signaling Beacon Lamp E-309

Signaller Telescope E-216Signal Pistol Holsters E-318Signal Pistols E-315Signal Pistol Verys E-319Silenced Weapons Austen / Owen W-199 Crossbox W-777 Sten Mk II(S) / Mk VI W-126-127Single Ammunition Carrier E-52Single Ration Canister Carrier E-56Singlets U-218–220Size Charts Battledress U-76–77 Denison Smocks U-653 Footwear U-340Skeleton Assault Jerkin E-48–50Skill-at-Arms Badges U-549Skill-at-Arms Record Book E-446Sleeping Bags E-167–169, 630, 634Sleeve Gas Detector E-378Sleeveless Jump Over-Smock U-125–126Slide Rules W-301Slings 2-Inch Mortar W-618 Bren LMG W-259 Enfield Service Rifle W-79 Sten Submachine Gun W-143 Thompson Submachine Gun W-189Slip-On Cloth Shoulder Titles U-494–495Slouch Hat U-452–453Small Arms Chest 2-Inch Mortar W-636-637 Bren LMG W-273 Bren Drum Magazines W-254-255 Flame Thrower W-727-728 Lewis LMG W-227 Number 15 Mark I W-74 Sten Submachine Gun W-147 Thompson Submachine Gun W-154 Vickers MMG W-321Small Arms Training E-422Smatchet E-288–289Smith & Wesson M1917 .45 ACP Revolver W-6-8 No. 2 Mk IV .38 Revolver W-13Smocks 1942 Gabardine Jump Jacket U-122–124 Denison U-130–139 Ghillie U-178–179 Labrador Type U-175 Sleeveless Over-Smock U-125–126 Snipers U-135 Snow Camouflaged U-176–177 Snow Suits U-172–174 Windproof Suit (Camouflaged) U-168–171


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Smocks continued... Windproof Suit (Drab) U-166–167Smoke Generator Discharger W-58-59Snatching Gliders E-556Sniper Denison Smock U-135 Ghillie Smock U-178–179 Veils U-180 Windproof Suit (Camouflaged) U-168–171Sniper Rifles W-69-75, 86Snouts W-402Snow Camouflaged Suit U-176–177 Shoepacks U-359 Snowshoes U-367 Windproof Suits U-172–174 Winter Caps U-447–449 Yukon Winter Cap U-450–451 Snowshoes U-367Socks U-289, 368–369Soldier’s Service and Pay Book E-444Sorbo Rubber Training Helmet U-404South Africa - Women’s Services U-616Spare Barrel Bag W-260Special Air Service Jump Wings U-553Spigot Grenade Discharger W-57Spigot Mortar W-580-591Sporran U-245S.R.D. Jars E-110–111Staff Sergeant - Rank Insignia U-588Staghound W-755Standard Camouflage Colour 19 U-270Stars, Rank - Pips U-576–577Statichute E-576Station IX E-503Sten Ammunition Leg Case E-606–607Sten Leg Case E-604–605, 634Sten Magazines W-132-133Sten Submachine Gun Mark I W-106-107 Mark II W-108-113 Mark III W-116-120 Mark II(S) W-126-127 Mark V W-121-125 Mark VI W-126Stereoscopic Telescopes E-220Sterlizing Outfit E-106Sticky Bomb (S.T.) W-464-469String Vest U-224–225Stockings U-368–369Storepedo E-589Stoves - Folding E-126Sulfur-Vulcanized Rubber Soles U-352Sun Compass E-225Sunshield E-521

Surcingle E-541Surgical Pack E-401, 403Survival Machete E-284Survival Ration E-191Suspenders E-116S.V. Commando Boots U-352Sweaters U-236–239Sweetheart Badges U-489–490Swift Training Rifle W-83-85Switches A.C. Delay W-437-440 Murray – Combination W-424-425 Number 1 – Pull W-406 Number 2 – Pressure W-407 Number 3 – Release W-408 Number 4 – Pull W-409 Number 5 – Pressure W-410 Number 6 – Release W-411 Number 7 – Electric W-412-414 Number 8 – Anti-Personnel W-415 Number 9 – Time Delay W-416 Number 10 – Time Delay W-417 Number 11 – Contact Strip W-418-419 Number 12 – Anti-Lift W-420-421 Number 13 – Combination W-422-423 U.S. Patterns W-430-432 Venner Time Switch W-433 Vibro Time Switch W-433Tam-o’-Shanter U-433Tank Crew Oversuit U-140–145Tankers Black Denims U-150 Denim Tank Suit U-146–147 Jungle Tank Suit U-148–149 RTC / RTR Arm Badge U-560 Tank Crew Oversuit U-140–145Tanks

A.V.R.E. W-593-596 Churchill E-522 Crusader E-522 Grant E-523 Inflatable E-528–529 Locust E-551 Sherman E-529 Tetrarch E-550

Tape Measure E-234Tartan Backings U-476–477Tear Gas E-356Tee Shirts U-218–220Telescope

Ross Pattern E-218 Scout Regiment E-217 Signaller E-216 Stereoscopic E-220 Tripod E-219


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Tent Lantern E-125Tent Pins E-187Tents E-172–183Thermos Flasks E-158–159Thompson Submachine Gun M1 W-166 M1A1 W-167 Model 1928 W-156 Model 1928A1 W-157 Model of 1921 W-153Ties U-234Ties, Hospital Blues U-254Time Pencil W-417, 431, 433Timers E-230–231Tin Opener E-189T.N.T. W-353Toffee Apple W-600Toggle Ropes E-116Toiletries U-302, 306Tommy Gun W-173Tooth Brush E-97Torches E-100–102Tourniquet E-399Towed Mortar W-679-680, 690Towels E-165Tradesmen Badges U-539–546Training Aids W-777Transit Case – See Small-Arms ChestTrench Coats U-213Trews U-34–36Trip Flare W-436Trip Mechanisms W-404-405Trip and Trap Wire W-434-435Tropical Issue Equipment U-294–307Tropal Lined Coat U-186–187Trouser Braces E-116Trousers, Hospital Blues U-260Trumpet Major U-592–593Tulip W-753-754Turban U-462Two-Inch Mortar Bomb Leg Case E-609–610Two-Inch Mortar Leg Case E-608, 610Type C Cell E-585, 597, 634Type C Container E-198, 585, 597Type E Container E-594Type F Container E-594–595Type H Container E-596Tyre Burster W-428-429Underpants U-221–223, 289Universal Carrier

Assault Boat E-568 Hamilcar Mark I E-552 NAFFI E-112 T-16 6-Pounder E-137 T-16 Indian Bayonet E-268

Universal Carrier continued... Wireless Set E-351

Universal Foreign Service Helmet U-460Utensils E-120–121V-1 and V-2 W-733-735Valentine Flame Thrower Tanks W-698Variometer E-340Veils U-180Venner Time Switch W-433 Verys E-319Vertical Foregrip W-158Vests U-218–220Vests, String U-224–225Vesicant Detector Crayons E-379Vibram Soles U-352Vibro Time Switch W-433Vickers K (GO) W-324-328, U-120Vickers MMG W-283-323Victory Model W-13–14, 45Vinylite U-408Vocabulary of Army Ordnance Stores E-424Waistcoat U-252, 255Wallet – Small Parts 2-Inch Mortar W-639 Bren LMG W-260-261 Lewis LMG W-226 Vickers MMG W-316Walther P-38 W-40 PP W-45War Aid Battledress U-72–74 Hosptial Dressing Gown U-252-253 Khaki Drill Shorts U-95 Jungle Bush Shirt / Jacket U-274-275 Jungle Trousers U-280-281War Gas Smelling Kit E-380War Office E-419Warm, British U-192Warrant Officers - Rank Insignia U-585- 587Wasp Mark I W-703 Mark II W-704 Mark IIC W-705-708, 719Watches E-103Water Bottle U-305Water Condenser Can E-194Waterjacket Repair Kit W-315Water Purification U-301Weasel Flame Thrower W-716Web Equipment

3-Inch Mortar Harnesses E-65–76 4.2-Inch Mortar Harnesses E-79 Aerial Case E-322–323 Aerial Gear Bags E-341


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Web Equipment continued... Arms Rack E-187 Assorted Straps E-31 BAR Magazine Pouches E-19 Basic Pouches E-10–14 Battery Carrier E-348 Binocular Cases E-22–23 Brace Attachments E-6–7 Braces E-4–5 Cartridge Carriers E-20 C.M.T. Magazine Pouch E-18 Compass Pocket E-27 Double Ammunition Carrier E-53 Double Ration Canister Carrier E-57 Dry Goods Pack E-58 Entrenching Implement E-24–26 Equipment Frogs E-241 Haversack E-29 Haversack Shoulder Straps E-30 Large Pack E-28 Machine Carbine Magazine Pouches E-15 Map Cases E-34–37 M.T. Drivers Basic Pouches E-14 Officers Haversack E-32 Pack Saddle Bags E-59 Pistol Ammunition Pouch E-27 Security Bags E-39–41 Signals Satchels E-352 Single Ammunition Carrier E-52 Single Ration Canister Carrier E-56 Small Pack E-29 Special Grenade Carriers E-21 Sten Ammunition Leg Case E-606–607 Two-Inch Mortar Bomb Leg Case E-609–610 Two-Inch Mortar Leg Case E-608, 610 Tyre Repair Kit Pouch E-38 Utility Pouches E-16 Waist Belts E-3 Water Bottles E-8–9 Web Anklets E-33

Webley & Scott Mark IV .38 Revolver W-12 Model 1909 Pistol W-22 Model 1910 Pistol W-22 Model 1913 Pistol W-22 Number 1 Mark VI Revolver W-2Wetbob E-524William of Orange E-298Windproof Suit Camouflaged U-168–171 Drab U-166–167 Labrador Type U-175 Snow U-172-174Wind Tee E-571Winter Caps U-447–449

Wire Carrier E-51Wire Cutters E-240–241Wireless Sets

Batteries E-347 Crystal Calibrator E-345 Generators E-346, 349 Number 18 E-328 Number 19 E-334 Number 38 E-322 Remote Control E-344

Workshops E-252–255Wound Stripes U-564–565Wrist Compass E-228Wrist Mittens U-243Wrist Strap for Rank U-578X-Type Parachute E-576–583Yukon Pack Board E-63Yukon Winter Cap U-450–451ZA Markings E-352Z-Battery W-737-739Zeiss, Carl E-211


Year Code1939 R1940 Q1941 P1942 O1943 N1944 M1945 Z1946 L

A note for uniform collectors: War Department acceptance stamp codes are a single alphabetic character which repre-sents the year that an individual garment was accepted into British Service. Typically a garment will have a manufac-turer’s size tag that includes the company name or initials along with the date that the item was produced. The accep-tance stamp will be separate and in ink. This will usually fea-ture the code for the year the item was accepted, over W /|\ D, over the numeric code ID for the inspector or inspection facility. It is possible for the acceptance stamp code to be for the same year that the item was manufactured or later. But the acceptance stamp code will never be for a year that is earlier than the year of manufacture.

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