Following on from "In my last 12 months I will" Teamchief said
On a different note, when handing my kit in the young stores person asked.......what are these Chief? My issue Puttees and balaclava I replied. It then hit home that it was time to go!
In my case a lot of stuff was written off except one thing. A rare piece of nav kit which for some reason was not C Class - A Rude Star Identifier. Issued in 1961 and essential piece of kit when standing in the astrodome of a Lancaster or Varsity and never used since.
Had great trouble convincing the storeman that it was obsolete. No idea where mine went. I see you can buy them on eBay for £100!