US M-1923 Bandolier Belt

US belt M-1923 shade OD N°3

The belts are adjustable in length thanks to the hook system on the inside. This system undergoes changes over time but remains substantially the same. They can be worn with the M-1928 haversack thanks to the eyelet on the rear adjustment strap visible below.

Adjustment of the M-1917 belt at the top and the M-1923 belt at the bottom

The M-1918 “mounted” belts distributed to mounted troops have one less pocket replaced by a press stud that can accommodate a Colt .45 magazine pouch . The M-1917 “dismounted” version has 10 pockets that can accommodate 20 magazine blades.

M-1918 "Dismounted" belt with one less pouch

The M-1917 and M-1918 models used during the First World War are distributed during the Second World War while supplies last. They are declared "Limited Standard" during the year 1941. Quickly replaced by the M-1923 model, almost identical in design and used with the Garand M1. This version takes up the standards of the M-1910 model with its 10 pockets, the tongue internal support and its rear adjustment system.

Belt M-1923 with open pockets

The M-1923 belt for Garand M1 is marked by the manufacturer on the inside with the date of manufacture. Its color is changed just like the rest of the US equipment from 1943 to go from OD#3 to OD#7. In order to participate in the war effort, the M-1923 model for Garand M1 is also produced on British soil between 1943 and 1945.

M-1923 belt of British manufacture "British Made"

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