I wonder if any of the very early type pannier bags from 1940/41 with out rubbing strips survive, there was a DME circular issued in 1943 recalling them for the addition of rubbing strips, I presume the side strips or three uprights on the rear or maybe both.

Royal Enfield, April 1941:

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Thanks Jan, the corners of them bags seem a better idea than the leather type, pull tab on them too.

I've never come across that type. Much simpler in construction but obviously didn't stand the wear of time. Unless of course the recall included the leather corners as well? Ron

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Very interesting guys! I also have never encountered the "plain" one at all, but I could have forgotten.

Have at least one NOS Brooks bag, same as the above ones, so no use to post pictures, I do have some pictures of my NOS Y straps, is any one is interested.

Cheers,

Lex

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The earlier pannier frames are different ,no support strips or wing nuts.

Different construction indeed!

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Those would definitely have relied on the "Y" straps. Ron

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Last year I picked up what appeared to be 2 nos bags made by Acumen
I will check the dates on these as the stamps are very clear. But these have webbing strips at the back

Br
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