History Man Posted November 19, 2013 Share #1 Posted November 19, 2013 This was in a box of WWII pistol belts this morning and I picked it up due to the characteristics of it. It only has one row of grommets in the center, yet they only go halfway across the belt. The material of the belt is the same as the WW1 Mills belts, and the hardware is blackened. Any help would be appreciated. Philip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Big Al Posted November 19, 2013 Share #6 Posted November 19, 2013 It looks like a civilian tool belt. My father has one with nickled fittings and a bare cast steel buckle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted November 19, 2013 Share #7 Posted November 19, 2013 Yes, it is a tool belt. RC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QED4 Posted November 20, 2013 Share #8 Posted November 20, 2013 It is a Model 1917 Garrison Belt. It was used for guard duty and would hold two single clip ammo pouches and and a slide to mount the bayonet. It was the last of the garrison belts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted November 20, 2013 Share #9 Posted November 20, 2013 It is a Model 1917 Garrison Belt. It was used for guard duty and would hold two single clip ammo pouches and and a slide to mount the bayonet. It was the last of the garrison belts. It looks similar, but this is strictly commercial. Look at the stitching and the buckle. But we can confirm easy enough. Philip, what are the buckles made from, and are the eyelets steel? RC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted November 20, 2013 Share #10 Posted November 20, 2013 Here is a link to an M1917 Garrison belt, note the buckles and brass gromments. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/4528-garrison-belts/?p=173374 The grommets on the issue belt are all the way across and not halfway as on the commercial belt. Another commercial belt variation: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/28813-m1917-garrison-belt-style-commercial-copy/ RC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Man Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share #11 Posted November 20, 2013 RC, To tell you the truth, it is tough to tell what material the buckle and grommets are made from. They look to be a blackened metal, but I am not sure. Philip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_pickrall Posted November 20, 2013 Share #12 Posted November 20, 2013 Try a magnet and see what reaction you get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Man Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share #13 Posted November 21, 2013 They are magnetic, so I am assuming they are steel. No worries if it turns out to be commercial, it was a throw-in with some other items I had purchased. Philip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne-Hunter Posted November 21, 2013 Share #14 Posted November 21, 2013 I agree with Rusty, very similar, but commercial. Best ABN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Boghots Posted November 21, 2013 Share #15 Posted November 21, 2013 The hook end for length adjustment looks distinctly Mills Co. But other than that, I have nothing ! Best regards, Paul Walker Klamath Falls, Oregon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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