Description

British armed forces have used Combat Body Armour, and then Enhanced Combat Body Armour during Operation Banner, combating terrorist activities in Northern Ireland. ECBA was issued to ground force elements during the early stages of Operation Telic, the invasion of Iraq in 2003. Following lessons identified in Iraq by both British and American forces the Osprey armour system was released in 2006 for general use. It has subsequently been developed and in late 2010 Version 4 has been issued to personnel serving in Afghanistan on Operation Herrick.

Genuine issue from British army

Compatible with Osprey and other MOLLE systems

Measures approx 10 x 8 x 5cm

Velcro closure with plastic buckle

MOLLE loops and press-stud straps on rear

Part-waterproof interior

Drainage hole

Weight (empty) approx 100g