WWI Mills Cavalry M1912 Experimental Cartridge Belt
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:58056 | Modified Item: No |
In 1912 the Army designed an experimental set of Cavalry accouterments. One of the items was the M1912 Cavalry Cartridge Belt. The belt had reverted back to the 1903 design with 9 pockets going around the back of the belt. For the 1912 model a leather tool frog, rifle retaining strap and hook, and folding rifle holder were added. An M1912 removable pistol magazine pouch could be slipped on the belt's left or right side. Overall the belt was a failure for the Army during the ...Punitive Expedition owing to the cumbersome rifle holder. Most later had the leather attachments removed and used as M1903 belt making this a somewhat rare item to find.Belt is in solid service used condition with all interior clip straps present and perfect working pocket snaps, material shows a bit of fraying on a couple of pouches but nothing huge. Only dates I see are on the brass adjustment clips with last date showing a 1915 patent date. Great chance to add a uncommon cartridge belt to your collection for a low price.
