Belt order for BAR armed US soldier. The belt includes four canvas pouches for 2 mags each, a pair of pistol mag pouches, and a steel cup to support the Butt of the weapon for "Marching Fire". This cup system was not popular and many cups were removed and additional mag pouches added, later 1937 belt order has mag pouches only.
Marks and Stamps: (R inside) L.C.C. & CO., 10-18 RIFLEMAN'S RIGHT 3541 (Back inside connecting strap) L.C.C. &CO., 11-18 (L inside) L.C.C. & CO., 11-18 RIFLEMAN'S LEFT 1841Accession Number: 376 | Period of Use: |
Type: Belt | War Zones: First World War |
Country of Origin: U.S.A. | Type Date: 1918 |
Manufacturer: L. C. Chase & Co. Watertown Ma. | Serial Number: None |
Manufacture Date: 1918 | Calibre/Ammunition: |
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Deactivation Certificate Number: N/A |