Three troopers in the PI?

[Retired Army Noncom]

I came across this photo of three cav troopers in the PI, year not specified. As you can see they are holding the Krag carbines and they have the colt revolver also but...look at the cartridge belt.....any explanations why they'd be wearing the M-1903 .30 cartridge belt and not the 30-40 Krag web belt?

 

Thanks

 

[VolunteerArmoury]

That became the replacement for the old loop belts. If you notice the later Krag bayonet scabbards has narrower wires to fit between the pockets of the Model 1903 cartridge belts.

[Retired Army Noncom]

That became the replacement for the old loop belts. If you notice the later Krag bayonet scabbards has narrower wires to fit between the pockets of the Model 1903 cartridge belts.

Then loose 30-40 rounds were carried in place of 03 clips?

[VolunteerArmoury]

Then loose 30-40 rounds were carried in place of 03 clips?

I presume so. I understand some Krags were still in RA service until 1909.

[Retired Army Noncom]

I presume so. I understand some Krags were still in RA service until 1909.

Thanks for the explanation....it helps with a decision, glad I came across the photo also.

 

Cheers

 

Ed

[bobgee]

Great image!

[Retired Army Noncom]

Great image!

Here are two more I came across:

 

[Charlie Flick]

Wonderful images. Post some more!

 

Charlie

[Retired Army Noncom]

Wonderful images. Post some more!

 

Charlie

Wish I had more but I'm fresh out for now.