Late war odd economy P-37 waist belt
Article about: Thanks very much Dave I do like a challenge I will keep searching around I am positive that sooner or later some information will come to light concerning this type of waist belt without the
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Re: Late war P-37 waist belt
A little more information regarding this waist belt there is an example of this same belt shown here at karkee (Pattern 1937 Web Equipment ) but they are as well un shur of its origin and are asking for information or assistance in identification.
Regards Mark K
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Re: Late war odd economy P-37 waist belt
Contact them and let them know you have a 44' one. Interesting that they were made in 43, and 44, so it's certainly not a one off thing.
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Very interesting piece of 37 pattern Mark that's for sure.
It's the first of it's type I have seen and I am eager to see the outcome It does looks very "ersatz" in construction but.
Good luck with it all mate
All the best
Dave
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Re: Late war odd economy P-37 waist belt
Thanx for the imput Dave the economy style of P-37 web belt were quite common but I do not see them come up for sale very often.
As to this particular variation with out the buckled chapes I had seen the one on karkee web some time ago and was always curious about it's origin as I had never seen another like it.
Then last week I found this one for sale the seller confirmed the absence of the buckles on the back and no sign of there ever being any attached so I thought it was worth the gamble I was hoping that this thread would generate a decent discussion on this piece of kit as so far I am stumped by this one .
Thanx as well for the imput Nitram I was going to contact Karkee web but I thought it was worth some discussion first before I contacted them if anyone else has any thoughts on this waist belt they would be appreciated thanks for looking
Regards Mark K
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Re: Late war odd economy P-37 waist belt
I wonder if they can simply be regular belts, that were taken off the production line and not finished.
Nitram
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Re: Late war odd economy P-37 waist belt
The ends taper off to a tab where the standard P37 belt has no taper or tab as such and a brass end plate so a non finished belt is unlikely I feel.It was made to those spec's not modified by the look of the construction.
It's a good-un
All the best
Dave
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Re: Late war odd economy P-37 waist belt
Just a little bump I received the 37 Pattern waist belt in the post today and I can confirm that there has never been buckled chapes sewn on the rear of this belt .
As to what this particular belt was originally designed for is still a mystery to me and I am unable to find any additional information about it out there any and all comments welcome .
Thanks for looking regards Mark K
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Re: Late war odd economy P-37 waist belt
I've also found nothing more Mark. Sorry mate.
I'll keep an eye open though as it's an interesting piece of P 37 type webbing.
All the best mate with your search.
Dave
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