US Pistol Belt 1945

**reneblacky** · 12-05-2009, 01:22 AM

G'day All

I have this belt '45 dated. My question is about the weave/style, I have a few belts but this is the only one like it I've ever seen, is it a common type?

Regards

René

**colt45** · 12-05-2009, 03:08 AM

I have 2 with brass buckles, no dates, different weave than yours... mabye yours made for in between the wars?

**reneblacky** · 12-05-2009, 03:26 AM

by colt45

I have 2 with brass buckles, no dates, different weave than yours... mabye yours made for in between the wars?

Thanks Colt45, but I'm not sure what you mean by "in between the wars"

here's a few of my others for comparison

René

**Adrian Stevenson** · 12-05-2009, 11:20 AM

Hi René, I must admit I have never seen that style of weave before either. But I don't see anything wrong with it.

Cheers, Ade.

**lee edwards** · 12-05-2009, 12:15 PM

British made ?
looks similar to other british made American belt kit ive had in the past

**Adrian Stevenson** · 12-05-2009, 12:20 PM

Hi Lee, I considered that too, but British made belts I have owned in the past had a different British style of buckle used on them. Similar to those used on Brit 37 pattern webbing. But it could be a real possibility. I am hoping Nige will see this thread as he has studied webbing in more detail than me.

Cheers, Ade.

**lee edwards** · 12-05-2009, 08:48 PM

no probs its been a long time since i had any American kit. British made is the only thing i can think of

**reneblacky** · 12-06-2009, 07:47 AM

Thanks All, so far on your replies, I just dug the belt up again for some additional shots for you.
I thought it was just me that hadn't seen this type before!

Regards

René

**reneblacky** · 12-07-2009, 01:26 PM

by reneblacky

Thanks All, so far on your replies, I just dug the belt up again for some additional shots for you.
I thought it was just me that hadn't seen this type before!

Regards

René

I guess the extra pictures are no positive help on this one? The fittings are all typical US mfg.
-now I'm totally stumped

Regards
René

partisan42 · 12-07-2009, 03:31 PM

Hi René,

I have seen these weaveless Model 1936 belts before, if I can remember correctly mostly late war. They are good. Belts with a webbed aluminum female buckle are all WWII. As to why they do not have the typical weave pattern I have no idea.