The Pattern 70 design was based on the British Pattern 58 webbing set. The canvas material is significantly heavier and more durable than the British version. More information can be found here: http://www.nutria.co.za/forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=578&p=1766, including the identity of the designer, M. J. Du Toit.
Large kidney pouches in the back are permanently attached to the belt. There is a small gap between them bridged by a strap and buckle.
Pouches Opened:
South Africa Police Pouches:
The South Africa Police version of the P70 webbing has kidney pouches that can be separated from the base belt and special rifle magazine pouches with two snaps and two sets of belt loops for height adjustment.
Open:
Inside:
Sides:
Top:
Bottom:
Poncho Roll:
Small Pack:
The small pack can be attached to the suspenders and worn like a backpack:
Sides:
Magazine pouches sewn to sides.
Inside:
Top:
Bottom:
Large Pack:
Sides:
Magazine pouches also attached to the sides.
Top:
Bottom:
Open:
Inside:
Usage Photos:
Rhodesia and South Africa:
This webbing was mainly used by the SADF in the Border War up until it was replaced by nylon Pattern 83 gear. They are commonly seen in photos from the period. Although contemporary with the Rhodesian Bush War, very few P70 items made it there (source: https://www.newrhodesian.ca/viewtopic.php?p=77528#p77528, https://www.facebook.com/groups/999799990127595/posts/3534599606647608). The few photos showing Pattern 70 items, used by SADF soldiers operating in Rhodesia, are below:
All Rhodesian usage photos from https://www.facebook.com/groups/999799990127595/posts/3534599606647608.
Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War:
Helen Park’s default skin uses the Pattern 70 kidney pouches. Her belt could be standard British Pattern 58 or South African Pattern 64 like her suspenders.