The required or mandatory items listed in the following categories are marked with an asterisk* and are in bold print.  Other items have been listed to help show items which will add to our display or you impression, there are countless other items, too many to add to these lists.

Uniform and Clothing

The following list is the uniform and clothing should be of World War II style and pattern or as close as possible.

 Items of a post war style should be tailored to a World War II style and cut.

Airborne Troops Denison Smock *

Parachutist Over Smock

Canadian Battledress Blouse *

Canadian Battledress Trousers *

Parachutist Trousers

Collared Shirt

Angola Collarless Shirt *

Black Tie (Non Commissioned members)

Denim Battledress Blouse

Denim Battledress Trousers

Rain Cape/Ground Sheet *

Great Coat

String Vest

Grey Wool Socks *

Suspenders *

Camo Face Vail *

Khaki or Olive Drab five Finger Gloves *

Insignia

All the items below must conform to World War II standard.  For example, Jump Wings must be period style and size.  Embroidered insignia is to be worn on Walking Out Dress while Printed insignia will be worn on field dress. 

To maintain consistency insignia will only be obtained from an approved vendor.

Cap Badge, Bakelite *

Canadian Jump Wings * (x2)

Battalion Shoulder Flashes *

Formation Flashes *

Airborne Tabs *

Battalion Identifier (Yellow Slip On) *

Footwear 

Ammunition Boots *

Will be the standard style of footwear. Hob nailed, toe and heal irons with leather soles are desired

(If hob nailed they cannot be jumped). 

Corcoran Jump Boots *

Jump Boots will be dyed to an Oxblood colour.

Headwear 

Maroon Beret *

The period beret had a 10-½ inch crown, and is desired for the period look.

Steel Airborne Helmet *

Jump helmets may have an early leather chinstrap or the later web chin straps, as long as it is the period colour not the post-war dark green.

Helmet Net

Helmet scrim and net help to complete the impression. 

Scrim

Webbing / Other Equipment 

There is a varied array of webbing available to the commonwealth soldier.  To keep our impression consistent with each other the basics should be adhered to whenever possible.  Canadian manufacture is desired, with brass keepers and snap style closures.

Small Pack *

Large Pack *

B race Extensions

Sten Sling   

Rifle Valise 

Map Case

Breach Cover

Bergen Pack                            

L Straps *                                       

Web Belt *                                     

Braces *                                          

Basic Pouches *                           

Gaiters *

Water Bottle w/ Carrier *                                  

E Tool w/ Carrier *   

Duffle Bag                     

Bayonet w/ Frog *

Sten Bandolier 

GS Shovel                          

Light Respirator Carrier * 

Leg Bag                

Holster

Paratrooper Life Vest

Rifle Sling *                                

Bandolier, .303 *                                

Toggle Rope *    

X Type Parachute Assembly                              

Personal Items 

Items such as the following help to complete and complement the overall impression of any commonwealth re-enactor.  Certain items are required but all are welcome to complete your impression.

Mess Tins *

Rations and or Tins

Tommy Cooker

Shaving Kit

Button Stick    

Tooth Brush  

Pocket Knife  

Spare Laces     

Boot Brushes  

Boot Polish                

Brown Enameled Mug *                   

Hold All *                                          

Ration Bag *                                       

Housewife *                                       

Service and Pay Book Part I *                              

Pay Book Part II *                                 

Clothing and Equipment Statement Part III *                     

ID Tags *                                          

Various Paperwork *

Knife, Fork and Spoon *

Weapons 

Generally, we are confined to bolt action Lee Enfield No. 4 Mk I* rifles for any tactical events.  During static or Living History displays the incorporation of deactivated weapons will broaden our display. 

A Valid Firearms Possession License is required to possess, carry or to use a Firearm.

Lee Enfield No. 4 Mk I * Rifle *

Bayonet (Spike) and Scabbard

Fairburn Sykes Fighting Knife *

All other weapons must be cleared by the Unit Commander or the Executive Committee

or by both!