MILITARY SURPLUS M-1936 Pistol Belt

The M-1936 Pistol Belt was a slight modification of the M-1912 with a more secure buckle. This basic belt is still in use, although changed to nylon material in the Vietnam War era. "US" was marked on the outside of the belt, manufacturer and date on the inside.

The pistol belt was intended for soldiers who were not riflemen such as officers or crew members on tanks or other equipment. On the left side, between first two sets of grommets, was a large snap fastner. This matched with a snap on the .45cal automatic pistol magazine pouch which slipped over the pistol belt with a loop of webbing on the back.

For garrison duty, a pistol holster (Holster, .45 Automatic, M-1916 attached with hook fastner, made of tan/brown leather) and the web magazine pouch for two magazines might be all that was attached to the belt. In the field, at least a canteen and a first aid pouch were added. Many other items were optionally attached to the pistol belt.

Please note: as these are military surplus there may be some colour, quality and style variation to the image shown.