Canvas MG Ammo Belt ---Vietnam?

[hftiii]

Hello All,

I'm hoping that someone can help me with information about this canvas ammo belt. It's a 200 round belt, and I believe it's for .30 cal. I'm not sure what the markings represent. I was a little surprised at the rather late date, thinking that canvas belts would be outdated by the Vietnam era. Any comments or information would be appreciated.

Tom

[reneblacky]

most likely for a Vickers MG .303, and you can find them for the M1919 Browning .306 post war VN dates

[earlymb]

Yes, .303 for the Vickers. Member 'Warspite' just featured one on his blog.

[hftiii]

Thank you for your replies. I appreciate it.

Tom

[Warspite]

As earlyMB noted I wrote up the Vickers belt recently. This is my example: https://hatchfive.wordpress.com/2017...munition-belt/

[hftiii]

Great information in your article! Thanks Warspite.

Tom