A strange style of US pistol belt - can anyone help me?
As I track down US webbing ( my latest "favourite" collectable ) I came across this oddball - and because it was just a few bucks, decided to grab it.
First off was the buckle - nothing I've ever seen on a M36 type belt. And then there is the TWO rows of holes, not THREE, because it has TWO prongs on the adjuster hook, not ONE. It is similar to the LINCLOE system which has 2 rows but that belt was Nylon and the buckle was different.
Well, I initially dismissed it as a scout or rigger's or some aftermarket item but now it has arrived and I can inspect it there are some definite 'military ' features .....
1) The webbing is very heavy duty and the same weave as an 1942 dated OD#3 pistol belt I have and the colour is not the dark green you would expect to see in an aftermarket or post war unit.
2) it has the press snap for a ammo pouch? .. these were done away with later on and as they have no other use I can think of, I would not expect to see this outside the military?
3) There are some faint markings on the inside which may be a date - but I cant make them out .....
So fellas, any ideas you may have, I'd like to hear them.
Thanks in advance, Dan
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