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LOT 1174
British Leather Ammunition Pouch Belt
1940S A.D.
35 1/2 in. (591 grams, 90 cm long).
A leather belt with brass buckles to which are rivetted five leather cartridge holders each with internal retaining strap and cover; the reverse of the belt stamped '2575665'. [No Reserve]
Provenance
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
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