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Ammunition belt
Title
Ammunition belt
Object name
Cartridge belt
Date
1910-1918
Medium
Cotton, brass
Dimensions
Overall: 38 x 4 1/8 in. ( 96.5 x 10.5 cm )
Description
Cotton and brass cartridge belt; fatigue canvas belt has ten pouches fastened by brass buttons, with stud at right end that fastens to hook on left; buttons have stamped eagle in center with shield on breast, branch in one talon, and three arrows in other talon; stamped mark on belt tip.
Credit Line
Gift of Frederick Griffin
Object Number
1937.34
Marks
stamped: belt tip: "PATENTED MILLS JAN. 29, '01./16, '07 MAY 18, '15.
Gallery Label
According to accession records, this cartridge belt was worn by Private John Degan during World War I.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
