1951 Canadian Pattern Web Equipment Compass Case The compass case was similar to the 1937 Pattern case with the major notable distinction of being olive drab in colour rather than khaki. Metal fittings were brass, but generally painted black. The case was stiffened and lined with felt to protect the [prismatic] compass from damage. It could not be attached to the belt via metal hooks. Instead, there were two cloth loops arranged vertically, as well as one horizontally across the top through which a brace attachment could be passed. A bottom loop, designed for attachment to metal hooks, was provided as on the 1937 Pattern case. WE'51 Set for Officers and Certain NCOs: The basic set issued to officers and certain soldiers armed with the pistol consisted of: Waist belt, pair of Braces, pair of Brace Attachments, Pistol Holster, Compass Case and Binocular Case. A Canteen Carrier and Mess tin Carrier were added as required. Officers armed with a submachinegun usually added one or more Ammunition Pouches to their equipment in order to carry spare magazines. The new equipment was not issued in time to see action in the Korean War, and issue took place beginning in the mid-1950s and continued for several years. The equipment was intended to be replaced with the 1964 Pattern Web Equipment, in conjunction with the changeover to a new combat uniform. As is customary for large scale equipment changes, the issue of the 1964 pattern was also delayed, especially among reserve units, and 1951 Pattern continued in service until the late 1960s, with both the new Combat uniform as well as the older bush dress and battle dress uniforms.