Hoping someone can help - does anyone know what this belt was used for?
Regards
Russ
Regards
Russ
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Looks like a money belt to me Russ.
Rod -
It's way too wide, pockets have no flaps or closure buttons or snaps. Not aware of any military issue ( note Showa date etc) money belt. I have a navy money belt. D rings only found on paratrooper coverall belt but those are painted red brown & are in a different position. Very unusual beltComment
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Thoughts ..... And More Questions
Inspector's stamp in an oval:
高須
Takasu
Date Stamp:
At first, I thought it was:
昭和仐
Shōwa san
仐 is nonstandard for 傘 [kasa, umbrella].
So ... I wonder if 仐 might also be a nonstandard kanji for 10, which is sometimes written 拾? If so, this could be dated 1935. If not, perhaps this was for an umbrella?????
THEN it occured to me: the 和 does not look quite right; it might be a totally different kanji. The 口 is smaller than what I'd expect when compared to the 和 kanji. And if I squint real hard and look from a different angle (not a recommended technique!) ... perhaps that second kanji is 拾. There is that straight vertical line 亅, mouth 口, and something above the mouth 一 ????
昭拾仐
Shōwa Ju san
Shōwa 10 umbrella
Huh??????
[Here is where the Lone Ranger (Nick) rides in and saves the day.]
.... "That right, kemosabe!"
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Fairly certain stamp is Showa 18Comment
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I don't see 十八 for 18. Is the second "kanji" an Arabic 18? Hmmmmmmmm ..... that might be.....Originally posted by Jareth View Post
And that last kanji ... could it be 本 with the top portion missing?
Thanks for any hints, Jareth!
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Hi Russ,
What is the length of the belt? Perhaps knowing that would allow us to focus more on a use.
Regards,
StuComment
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Approximately 76 1/4" longComment
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Dumb Guess
Perhaps an equipment strap for something like a light machine gun bag? The openings used for padding?
--GuyComment
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Maybe a MG spare barrel bag?
Regards,
StuComment
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Even with it's length I believe it's a waist belt. Not hollowed out to accept anything other than pockets. MG related have straps with buckles. The D rings set it apart just don't know howComment
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Many thanks for the help gents - much appreciated!
A continuing mystery perhaps...
Regards
RussComment
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