{"product_id":"french-foreign-legion-webbing-belt-c-1950-military-issue","title":"French Foreign Legion Webbing Belt – c.1950 Military Issue","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-691fa603-003c-8326-93a1-ac77281d52fa-0\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-252\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"2b2ca95f-dd96-435a-90f7-398f88e90de5\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"841\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eoriginal French Foreign Legion webbing belt\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to circa \u003cstrong data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"557\"\u003e1950\u003c\/strong\u003e, is an authentic piece of post-war French Army field equipment. Issued to legionnaires and regular French forces during the early Cold War period, this belt formed the foundation of the standard load-carrying system used in overseas service, including \u003cstrong data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"840\"\u003eIndochina and North Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003eManufactured from heavy-duty woven canvas, the belt was designed to support pouches, water bottles, and other essential equipment while remaining durable and comfortable in harsh climates. It typically features a robust metal buckle and reinforced stitching, reflecting the practical and hard-wearing nature of French military design of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003eThis example is offered in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003eused condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, showing honest service wear consistent with age and field use, which adds to its authenticity and character. An excellent addition to any \u003cstrong data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003eFrench Foreign Legion or post-WWII militaria collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, it also displays well as part of a complete webbing set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tom \u0026 Jerrys Militaria and Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56615954874743,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/9263\/6991\/files\/IMG_2666_12d721f7-aa31-41a3-8459-c3fe85879362.jpg?v=1769515704","url":"https:\/\/tommies-militaria-and-collectables.myshopify.com\/products\/french-foreign-legion-webbing-belt-c-1950-military-issue","provider":"Tom \u0026 Jerrys Militaria and Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}