M56 Pistol Belt

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1.Pistol belt. From manual

a.Description. The olive drab cotton webbing pistol belt (1), which is the M-1956 model, has a special ball-type fastener which increases the ease with which the belt can be put on and taken off. It utilizes eyelets for attachment purposes, and has four sliding keepers which are used to prevent the belt hooks from becoming unfastened after adjustment to the wearer's waist.

b.Principle of use. The pistol belt helps to support the field pack and is used to carry the intrenching tool and carrier, ammunition pouches, canteen and canteen cover, and first aid or compass case.

c.Fitting. The pistol belt is issued in two sizes, medium and large, so that it can be adjusted to fit over all layers of outer clothing, including the complete cold-wet ensemble and the armored vest. If user's bare waist measures under 30 inches, he should wear the medium belt. If user's bare waist measures 30 inches or more, he should wear the large belt.

De pistol belt is het hoofdbestanddeel van de hele M1956 webbing uitrusting. Hij bestaat in 2 versies, de standaard "Pistol" versie met het ronde sluitingsstuk en de "Davis" belt met platte sluiting. (zie foto) Hij bestaat in verschillende maten van S tot XL. De Davis variatie was bekend en onpopulair omdat ze open ging als de soldaat op zijn buik ging liggen of tijdens het lopen.

De standaard pistol riem is vroeg in de oorlog horizontaal geweven (tot ong. '68-'69), later in de oorlog verandert het patroon naar verticaal.

De standaard versie

De Davis Quick release versie

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