Toby Brayley Posted 4 January , 2015 Share Posted 4 January , 2015 Hello, My first post on the GWF, so thanks for having me aboard. I am chuffed to have recently acquired a rather nice 1903 pattern haversack. As you know these are rather rare and I personally have never actually seen another example in the flesh before. I believe it is of a heavier "canvas" type fabric than that of the usual versions, perhaps it is officers private purchase? Any thoughts? does someone have photos of another example to compare it with. Notice the use of buttons rather than studs/toggles. It is named to a H W JOSLING, with no makers markings or dates. All the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 4 January , 2015 Share Posted 4 January , 2015 My first post on the GWF, so thanks for having me aboard. I am chuffed to have recently acquired a rather nice 1903 pattern haversack. As you know these are rather rare and I personally have never actually seen another example in the flesh before. I believe it is of a heavier "canvas" type fabric than that of the usual versions, perhaps it is officers private purchase? Any thoughts? does someone have photos of another example to compare it with. Notice the use of buttons rather than wooden toggles. It is named to a H W JOSLING, with no makers markings or dates. Toby, Welcome to the Forum. Named items are always interesting, and on the Forum we have many experts both in WW1 equipment and also tracking down named individuals, so hopefully, you will get information both on your haversack and also on H. W. Josling. You may also wish to take a look at an excellent website ( www.karkeeweb.com ) which specialises in British military web equipment. Regards, LF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark holden Posted 4 January , 2015 Share Posted 4 January , 2015 Toby, check out the information in this link. http://www.karkeeweb.com/patterns/1903/components/1903_haversacks_packs.html regards Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Brayley Posted 4 January , 2015 Author Share Posted 4 January , 2015 Thanks very much chaps, very familiar with Karkee web, but it does differ from the versions on there. It is made of similar, if not the same canvas and construction to the Australian version so that maybe something of a clue. This one will hopefully be appearing on the site soon as another variation . Would love to find out more about HW JOSLING and therefore something of its origin so ANY help or advice greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 4 January , 2015 Share Posted 4 January , 2015 Would love to find out more about HW JOSLING and therefore something of its origin so ANY help or advice greatly appreciated. Toby, See if your posting on this ' Equipment ' Thread produces any results, or you may wish to open a new Thread under ' Soldiers ' specifically seeking information on H. W. Josling. Regards, LF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Brayley Posted 4 January , 2015 Author Share Posted 4 January , 2015 Many thanks I will start a separate thread on the chap. Toby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radlad Posted 4 January , 2015 Share Posted 4 January , 2015 Can't really see a soldier marking the front of a bag like that. looks more like it's been used to carry someones lunch to work or books to school Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Brayley Posted 4 January , 2015 Author Share Posted 4 January , 2015 Yes sadly that thought had entered my head also! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Broomfield Posted 4 January , 2015 Share Posted 4 January , 2015 Greetings, Toby. Thought you'd end up here sooner or later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Brayley Posted 4 January , 2015 Author Share Posted 4 January , 2015 Thanks Steven, as you know I have lurked for many years, thought I had finally take the plunge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark holden Posted 4 January , 2015 Share Posted 4 January , 2015 Henry William Josling Sheerness Company Royal Engineers Enlisted in 1896 discharged 1918 is a possibilty and certainly has service covering the issue and use of 1903 pattern equipment. regards Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantsmil Posted 5 January , 2015 Share Posted 5 January , 2015 Your haversack appears to be a good example of the P03 haversack. They are not common. Yours looks like several others I have seen which I have taken to be the 'normal' version. Although most examples appear more often with brass pillar studs. The Australian (Commonwealth Pattern) pattern haversack does not share the same shape in profile, it has a regular rectangular shape and is not 'belled' at the bottom like your example. The material in the Australian (C.P.) version is a similar material but with a somewhat lighter weight. A nice find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Brayley Posted 5 January , 2015 Author Share Posted 5 January , 2015 Grant Thank you very much indeed, as mentioned I have never seen an example in the flesh before that was the same material as mine. Knowing that other people have come across multiple similar versions before eases my mind. Here it is on my dummy, all original, sadly its a 5 pocket 03 bandolier not a 9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1418 Posted 6 January , 2015 Share Posted 6 January , 2015 Hi does your version have the additional pocket for the plate inside Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Brayley Posted 7 January , 2015 Author Share Posted 7 January , 2015 Dave, nothing inside no dividers or anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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