A section commander, Canadian Scottish Regiment, 1Cdn Army with his Shovel thrust through the front of his webbing, Nijmegen, Holland, 08 Feb 1945.

Canadian Scottish Regiment

This photo illustrates the advantages of a Bren with a sling while clambering over an obstacle during training at the Cdn Assault School, CFB Borden, I would however be a little concerned about that bayonet on the .303 Lee Enfield of the man beside him! 

Combat assault training, Camp Borden, 1941

Major Jimmy Walker, "B" Squadron commander, and his crew atop their Sherman tank of the Three Rivers Regiment near Lucera, Italy, 21 October 1943. (L-R): Corporal L.D. McPhee; Trooper W.A. Romney; Major Walker, who holds the Irish Brigade command pennant presented to the regiment after the battle of Termoli; Trooper B.H. Besel; Sergeant R.E. Walker.