British Mk 5 Circular Tent (Bell Tent)

British Mk 5 Circular Tent (Bell Tent)

The British WW2 Mk 5 Circular tent ( also named Bell Tent) tent has a foot print size diameter of 13 ft 6 inches (410 cm) and a top height of 9 ft 9 in (297cm). The front opens down the centre and is closed with brass hooks and eyelets. The bottom is edged with hessian fabric and has 3 vent holes in the top. A great addition to a British display or just something different for any camp site!

The guy ropes are fitted to metal loops around the edge and have wooden stop blocks to keep the tent taught.

One Tent Circular is used to accommodate the following -

1 x General, Colonel or Commanding Officer.

3 x other officers

5 x Warrant Officers

7 x Sergeants

15 x Men

• Canvas tent
• 1 Wooden Middle Pole in two parts : 9ft 9in long)
• 25 x 9" wooden pegs
• 25 x 12" wooden pegs
• Total weight: +/- 39,5 kg