1943 GI M1 Rifle 10 Pocket Canvas Ammo Belt w Dividers

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you have the venerable M1 Garand Rifle 10 Pocket Ammo Belt worn by GI Infantrymen in Europe and the Pacific in about near mint condition. It is ostensibly one of the finest I have ever offered. The 1943, maker-marked M1 Garand Rifle 10 Pocket Ammo Pouch has the coveted pocket dividers. Froehlich Co. made the ammo belt. Froehlich is a noted manufacturer of WWII GI web field gear. The ammo belt may not have been issued as t are no GI ID codes present. The M1 Garand Rifle Ammo Belt is in green OD web canvas. This venerable Infantryman's Rifle Ammo Belt comes with the highly desired pocket dividers. The belt is made of three pieces that includes two five-pocket ammo sections and one connecting belt. It is adjustable and should fit up to a 46-inch waist. The Garand Rifle was standard issue to GI, Paratrooper and Marine infantrymen. The ammo belt would accommodate 10 loaded, 8-round clips. The flaps have dot snap fasteners as do the pocket dividers. All of the snaps on the flaps work. Please be careful when snapping the pockets as the belt is sixty-four years old. All grommets are present. The buckles are non-magnetic. T are no stains, soiling, tears or dry rot. The metal components retain most all the black paint. T are some faded markings on the connecting belt. T are no flaws that I can discern. The M1 Garand Rifle Ammunition Belt is phenomenally well preserved. Since Private Ryan and Band of Brothers, GI items have been becoming much more difficult to locate. The Garand Rifle Ammo Belts are no exception, as these belts were critical for the infantryman. Further, this is dated 1943 and thus a desirable year to collect field gear. 1943 was considered early in the war when the outcome was still in doubt. Gear issued during 1943 was used up on two fronts over the ensuing two to about three years of combat on two fronts. I have included a picture from page 94 of GI, Government Issue, A Collector's Guide to the European Theater. is your chance to acquire an original rifleman's belt that you could feel comfortable displaying or wearing. This 1943 GI M1 Garand Rifle 10 Pocket Ammo Belt with the coveted pocket dividers and made by Froehlich in about near mint condition would make a terrific addition and/or completion to a WWII GI Field Gear Collection. The M1 Rifle Ammo belt would be a great piece for re-enactors, and would look great in your display, for museums, and for educational and theatrical presentations. I am listing a number of caps, uniform items, field gear, insignia, ribbons, home front items, etc. this week. Please do a seller-search using my username: martinolij to check it out. Thank you. Please read this section carefully for adhering to the terms of the listing as the winning bidder is entering into a legal contract. Payment in US Dollars is due within 11 days of the listing's conclusion. I accept Pay Pal. Checks are fine but I generally clear them. Money Orders and Bank Checks ship ASAP. Items paid through Pay Pal will ship when the funds clear and are transferred to my bank account. Buyer in the States pays US Postal Service Priority Mail shipping with delivery confirmation/tracking slip. I will combine postage for multiple purchases. W First Class Postage is offered, I insist on a padded bag so a delivery tracking slip can be used. The cost of First Class includes the padded pad. Tracking is mandatory for all Pay Pal domestic transactions. For Pay Pal purchases of $250 and larger, a signature return receipt/tracking and insurance are mandatory. If outside the States this will change. I ship world wide for all countries recognized by Pay Pal. Shipping options will be provided. Insurance and tracking on large size or large dollar items ($250 or over) are mandatory. Smaller items can be shipped easily, safely and affordably in a Global Priority Flat One Rate Envelope or First Class Mail International (the cost of the First Class includes a padded bag). Surface mail is not an option. International Bidders must pay in US Dollars. Pay Pal is the accepted method of payment. I... read more

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