MattOravik Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Here is a very nice M1923 cartridge belt I just picked up. The date looks to be 1943 but is hard to make out. Would that be a date found on a two tone M1923? Actually it could be called three tone since one dark OD is a different shade than the other. LOL. -Matt. I'm always looking to buy old sets of bagpipes Link to post Share on other sites
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doyler Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Very possible. I recall seeing a Boyt Marked 1943 dated belt once in the two tone In Memoriam:Lieutenant J.Kostelec 1-3 First Special Service Force MIA/PD 4 March 1944 ItalyI HAVE SEEN THE ENEMY AND IT IS DAYLIGHTForget about the tips..We'll get hell to pay (AC/DC)"If you cant get out and run with the big dogs then sit on the porch and bark at the cars going by.." Have you Hugged a Clown Today? You Cant Get A Sun Tan On The Moon.. Link to post Share on other sites
Patriot Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I just sold a two-tone USMC marked cartridge belt on the forum.... No date, though.... In memory of Lance Corporal Jeremy S. Lasher, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force. Killed in Action July 23, 2009, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Semper Fi Lance Corporal's 2/8 challenge coin was STOLEN from his grave. Please see the following forum link for details: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/210650-challenge-coin-stolen-from-marine-kia-grave/&do=findComment&comment=1654270 My eBay Auctions: http://shop.ebay.com...s/m.html?_dmd=1 Link to post Share on other sites
Ronnie Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Absolutely you could see that date on a two tone....which btw are really cool pieces if you ask me. I once saw a two tone pistol belt! Changed from O.D. #3 to #7 right in the middle of construction. Started to buy it but never did and have always regretted it as I've never seen another. I love the two tone stuff and own several pieces. RDarby Link to post Share on other sites
'Flage Guy Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 What a beauty...1943 is the year these "transitional" canvas goods began to become common, due to the cotton/duck shortage necessitating the utilization of all available materials on hand. I've had a "sickness" for multi-colored web gear for many years. Support our troops...abandoning the War on Terror is not an affordable luxury.I'm so old, I still call W.W.II U.S. militaria "war surplus". God's blessings in the Name of our Lord Jesus- Jim Robertson Link to post Share on other sites
12thengr Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Backside of one I found awhile back. Burlington Mills 1943 I think. "They'd rather be alive than free; poor dumb bastards." Link to post Share on other sites
'Flage Guy Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 12th, that looks like a killer Belt- and a rare maker, no less :thumbsup: I like this stuff to the point that I've set aside a whole rack of multi-colored web- and this isn't even all of it: For any interested, here is a good thread on the subject... http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...?showtopic=2121 Support our troops...abandoning the War on Terror is not an affordable luxury.I'm so old, I still call W.W.II U.S. militaria "war surplus". God's blessings in the Name of our Lord Jesus- Jim Robertson Link to post Share on other sites
1944 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Thats an Interesting M-1923 Ammo Belt you have got there love the two tone on the belt never seen one of those before until now a great piece of combat equipment for the collection :thumbsup: http://www.Paratrooper1944.Com/ https://www.facebook.com/paratrooper1944 IN MEMORY OF IRISH/AMERICANS FROM MY COUNTY.Cpl: Patrick Gallagher, 3rd U.S.M.C Div K.I.A 30/03/1967 Navy CrossSgt: Patrick Nevin, B.Co. 1st Bn, 12th Cav, 1st CAVALRY Div K.I.A 23/02/1966 Link to post Share on other sites
2ndInf.Div. Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 This is my two-tone cartridge belt with a very faint date of 1943. As you can tell it's a rather dark OD#3, thought I would chime in my bit of gear as well. You have a pretty darn good example, never seen one like it before (then again I haven't compared a lot of originals ). Quick question though, most of the OD#3 gear I have (which is very little) is darker than most OD#3 examples I see. Basically my question is did this vary from manufacturer or was it a late war thing? Always interested in items related to the 37th Infantry Division or 145th Infantry Regiment in WWII"Let them not be forgotten for they have shown the world that freedom is not free" Link to post Share on other sites
'Flage Guy Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 2ndInf.: Each shade of tan and O.D. had a few variants to it, depending on where it was made and who mixed the dye. Here's an example of differing O.D.#3 shades: Support our troops...abandoning the War on Terror is not an affordable luxury.I'm so old, I still call W.W.II U.S. militaria "war surplus". God's blessings in the Name of our Lord Jesus- Jim Robertson Link to post Share on other sites
'Flage Guy Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Same Belt from the front- the Canteen Cover is actually a bisquit brown shade with O.D.#3 trim. The left side of the Belt was obviously made at a different time or different part of the Boyt Co.'s factory, being made of totally variant shades from the right side. Support our troops...abandoning the War on Terror is not an affordable luxury.I'm so old, I still call W.W.II U.S. militaria "war surplus". God's blessings in the Name of our Lord Jesus- Jim Robertson Link to post Share on other sites
2ndInf.Div. Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 2ndInf.: Each shade of tan and O.D. had a few variants to it, depending on where it was made and who mixed the dye. Here's an example of differing O.D.#3 shades: Ah ok, gotcha. I didn't know what was up with the color, thanks for the info! On another note, although I don't have a picture of it, I have an all OD#7 Garand belt with the exception of one side which has OD#3 belt tabs and one flap. It doesn't have the snaps for the clips, and the OD#7 appears to be much darker than the late WWII OD#7, possibly Korean War? Always interested in items related to the 37th Infantry Division or 145th Infantry Regiment in WWII"Let them not be forgotten for they have shown the world that freedom is not free" Link to post Share on other sites
'Flage Guy Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Ah ok, gotcha. I didn't know what was up with the color, thanks for the info! On another note, although I don't have a picture of it, I have an all OD#7 Garand belt with the exception of one side which has OD#3 belt tabs and one flap. It doesn't have the snaps for the clips, and the OD#7 appears to be much darker than the late WWII OD#7, possibly Korean War? I'll bet it's a 1945 "transitional", as that was the year the Army did away with the clip retainer straps. Below is a "trans" Belt rig, everything dated 1945. Talk about being thrifty with material: the Suspender straps were made from recycled M1A1 Gas Mask Carrier straps. Support our troops...abandoning the War on Terror is not an affordable luxury.I'm so old, I still call W.W.II U.S. militaria "war surplus". God's blessings in the Name of our Lord Jesus- Jim Robertson Link to post Share on other sites
Vertol Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Here is mine, also made by Mills in 1943, but with other markings in first and last flaps ("John ..."), looking like WWI one : Link to post Share on other sites
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