| Place | Europe: France, Normandy |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL25076 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Personal Equipment |
| Physical description | Rubberised fabric |
| Maker |
J E & Co Ltd |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | c 1939-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Waterproof bag for signal battery : Trooper W F McCrea-Steele, 7th Armoured Division
Description
British Army waterproof bag for a signal battery. Rubberised khaki canvas bag has a square cross-section and two white canvas tapes for tying the bag shut. Printed in black on the outside of the bag is 'W D 39/AAZA 15437/NO 1.BAGS/WATERPROOF/SIGNAL'. Printed on a white label sewn into the hem at the opening of the bag is 'Bags, Waterproof, Signal/DIRECTIONS FOR USE/Insert battery in bag, socket uppermost. Insert plug in socket and pleat open mouth of bag evenly and tightly on to rubber lead. Tie off as tightly as possible, with tapes provided./J.E. & Co., Ltd.'.
History / Summary
Issued to 14219584 Trooper William Frederick McCrea-Steele, British 7th Armoured Division. His unit landed in Normandy in July 1944 and he served in Europe until June 1946.