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Originally Posted by Mercian
All l can say is l was never issued a case when l drew binoculars from the stores, as infantry is was just extra weight to carry. When not in use around neck they were tucked inside my combat jacket to stop them swinging around.
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I would say that was more down to personal preference, but your Q stores would have had them if asked! Since Bino's were never really issued to everyone it not something that was stipulated on the kit list to be carried.
In WWII an Officers 37 Patt webbing set was scaled for a Prismatic Compass Case above a Binocular Case to the left, and Small Ammunition Pouch (to hold 12 rounds) above a Holster to the right instead of Ammunition Pouches as issued to Other Ranks. However contemporary photos show many other mix & match combinations...
Image also shows a small officers haversack and wire cutters in pouch.