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1903 pattern belt. My 1903 belts are made using natural veg.
1903 pattern belt. Undated and in very good condition with just a small nick to one edge and missing its keeper the Belt expands to 45” at its maximum fitting. The belt had a leather runner (missing on this example) to secure the loose end of the belt. Everyone agrees that a replacement is needed and the Mills Woven Cartridge Belt Company of London, England, is eager to step in with its latest web equipment. A Replacement for the Valise Equipment, Pattern 1888 The 2nd Boer War is over, and the limitations and deficiencies of the Valise Equipment, Pattern 1888 are well known. Used by ground forces in both wars including the Home Guard in WW2. tanned leather, as per the originals & they are marked with a correct Broad Arrow stamp. The 1903 Pattern bandolier equipment evolved as a result of criticism made of the infantry's buff leather Slade-Wallace equipment used during the Anglo-Boer War, 1899-1902. This example is a World War II South African manufactured example that is typical of these items. It is often seen worn as a trousers belt in both Waistbelt, pouches, bandolier, waterbottle & sling, haversack and carrier. A very good example of a 1903 Pattern Belt of the type used in both WW1 and WW11. This belt was originally part of the 1903 pattern leather equipment which came into issue before the Great War. Aside from a short period of six years from 1917 to 1923 this belt stayed in service well into the post Second World War Period. Each pouch in great condition. The leather remains supple and displays its original colour. I make 1903 pattern belts to the above sizes & original width specification, using the correct type of solid brass buckle. The War Office, though, has other ideas, and when the new equipment Pre-WWI US Army Mills Mfg 1st Pattern M1903 9-Pocket Eagle Snap Cartridge Belt Pre-Owned $150. Jul 6, 2021 · Belt – The belt is made of leather 1 ¾” wide and with a brass buckle at one end. A brown leather bandolier, composed of a broad strap with five rifle ammunition pouches sewn to it. Jun 23, 2025 · A superb dark brown/black leather 1903 pattern British bandolier. Usual signs of use - scratches, scuffs and part of the edge on the shoulder strap frayed . Among other irritants, the Slade-Wallace ammunition pouches were designed to contain cartridges both in paper packets and loose rounds (the then service rifle was fed by loose cartridges directly into the weapon through to Karkee Web Home PageBandolier Equipment, Pattern 1903 Jul 6, 2021 · Bayonet frog – no bayonet frog was provided with the 1903 pattern set so a variety of leather frogs from earlier or general patterns were used with the set. While the full set consisted of a bandoleer, belt and pouches, bayonet frog, haversack and a water bottle, great coat carrier and D-shaped mess tin pouch. 1903 Pattern bandolier equipment comprising: a brown leather waist belt fitted with open brass-pronged buckle; four brown leather rifle ammunition pouches are fitted to the belt. My 1903 belts are made using natural veg. Clean condition The 1903 Pattern Bandolier Equipment was designed by the British and intended for use by all soldiers, whether mounted or dismounted. An original 1903 Pattern British Army leather belt clearly dating from the first half of the 20th Century. Leather with makers stamp dated 19**. New reproduction of the leather universal Belt adopted in 1903 for the new charger loading Lee Enfield rifle. Belt – The belt is made of leather 1 ¾” wide and with a brass buckle at one end. Of the type used by British and Empire forces from 1903 - throughout the Great War WW1 and into WW2. Overall Great condition - leather firm and and all parts present. 00 or Best Offer Black leather belt with removable brass buckle . The belt was to remain in inventory for decades, long after the rest of the set had been declared obsolete, indeed it was still in stores catalogues as late as 1999. Wonderful design and very well made. jnbcqlqblnsfejsjrozpzvqhjxyuzhsdnigonlzamjfnivkz