Mortarman's knee pads for 3 inch mortar

Accession Number REL45810
Collection type Technology
Object type Technology
Physical description Leather
Maker Unknown
Date made 1944-45
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Description

Pair of mortarman's knee pads that consist of white cotton elasticated soft brace with a quick release leather thonging on the side, and a thick khaki cotton pad. The inside of both pads are stamped with 'MEDIUM 1948 [broad arrow symbol]'.

History / Summary

Example of a pair of knee pads worn by a Second World War mortar crewman.