CANADIAN M-38A1 CANVAS

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CANADIAN M-38A1 CANVAS

Post by Joe Gopan » Fri Oct 27, 2017 5:12 pm

The Canvas tops issued with M-38A1 CDN are a light OD, much lighter than the shade used by US Army. I have an NOS made to Willys OEM pattern.
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Re: CANADIAN M-38A1 CANVAS

Post by wingnut1 » Sat Oct 28, 2017 1:41 pm

Hi Ben Could you describe what the buckle for the straps look like. I would be interested to know if my 53 c.d.n. still has the original canvas as it is a lighter shade. thank you Best Regards Bernard.
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Re: CANADIAN M-38A1 CANVAS

Post by Joe Gopan » Sat Oct 28, 2017 3:06 pm

Will have to dig it out of storage. From memory it has the same Buckles and trim features as CJ-2A, CJ-3A. Buckles are North and Judd I believe. Can't get to the top for 3 or 4 days.
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Re: CANADIAN M-38A1 CANVAS

Post by wingnut1 » Sun Oct 29, 2017 10:49 am

Hi Mine has the small brass buckle with the open gap at the top to slide the strap to the side and out of the gap for quick release much like what is seen on British army webbing. Regards Bernard .
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