The Oxf. & Bucks. Equipment Requirements

| Equipment | Optional Equipment | Weapons |

It is highly recommended that you get with a present member of the OBLI before purchasing any gear.
There are numerous versions, colors and other variations on the market today.
By seeing what the unit uses, you can be assured that your money is put to the right use.
Pictures will be placed up soon with the entire equipment spread.
Prices vary, and there is no single vendor that can get you everything. Again, talk to a member!!

EQUIPMENT

All web gear is unblancoed khaki

  • Web Belt (Two Required)
    * one for field gear, one nice one for walking-out
  • Gaiters
  • Toggle Rope
  • Spike Bayonet w/Scabbard w/Frog
  • Pair Braces (Equipment Suspenders)
  • Entrenching Tool w/ Cover and handle
  • Pair Basic / Universal Pouches
  • Small Pack
  • Pair "L" Straps for Small Pack
  • Water Bottle with Sleeve Holder (green felt cover, khaki cover)
  • Respirator Pouch (small, green late war model)
  • Web Rifle Sling (khaki)
  • Tinned Square 2 Piece Mess Kit
    * Use Aluminum, tinned cover versions caused stomach pains
  • Brown or OD Enamel Mug
  • British Rain Cape or Ground Sheet
  • Sniper Veil
  • Field or Shell Dressing
  • Tent, british
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

  • Pocket Knife w/Marlin Spike (with Lanyard)
  • Fairbain/Sykes Fighting Knife
  • Torch (Three Types Available)
  • Shaving Roll
  • House Wife (Sewing Kit)
  • Wire Cutters
  • All other items that can be utilized with proper documentation.
* The following items are limited to rank holders only with the exception of crew served weapons personnel.
  • Revolver Holster - Flapped
  • Tanker Holster - Open
  • Pistol Holster - Flapped / Automatic
  • Cartridge Holder
  • Lanyard Cord
  • Binoculars w/Case
  • or anything else you can find!!
WEAPONS

Any Number 4 Mark I Enfield Rifle is acceptable:
British, Canadian - Long Branch and U.S.-Savage or Post War British Number 4 Mark II Enfield.
Must be .303 versions only, no Ishtar .308s

Sten Mk II, Sten Mk V or Bren Machine Guns are all acceptable provided they have been federally registered and you have a copy of your A.T.F. Class III Paperwork.

Officers, NCOs, Medical Personnel and Members of Approved Crew Served Weapons May Carry British Issue Side Arms.

Piats,
2" & 3" Mortars,
Vickers and Lewis Machine Guns,
and of course, any Artillery
are always welcome!