{"product_id":"original-british-army-1944-pattern-waist-belt-normal-size-dated-example","title":"Original British Army 1944 Pattern Waist Belt (Normal Size) – Dated Example","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"464\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn original British Army 1944 Pattern Webbing Waist Belt (Normal Size), a key component of the British Army's late-war 1944 Pattern Web Equipment.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"857\"\u003eIntroduced during the final stages of the Second World War, the 1944 Pattern equipment was designed to improve upon the earlier 1937 Pattern webbing system, providing a simpler and more practical load-carrying arrangement for infantry soldiers. The waist belt formed the foundation of the entire webbing set, supporting ammunition pouches, bayonet frog, small pack and other field equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003eThis original dated example retains its khaki webbing construction and military fittings, remaining in excellent condition with strong webbing, clear markings and only light signs of age. The \"Normal Size\" version was the standard issue belt supplied to the majority of British and Commonwealth troops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003eA highly desirable item for collectors seeking to assemble a complete 1944 Pattern webbing set or create an authentic British Army display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"147i2ts\" data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003eOriginal British Army issue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"28ez25\" data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003e1944 Pattern Webbing Waist Belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1z0dvx2\" data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003eNormal Size example\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1w25ts4\" data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003eDated military production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1eba7r6\" data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003eGenuine military surplus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ubjwpr\" data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003eExcellent condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xqbpoe\" data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003eStrong webbing and fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kia1m8\" data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003eIdeal for collectors, displays and reenactment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"125qt6w\" data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003eEssential component of a complete 1944 Pattern webbing set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003eAn excellent example of late-war British military equipment that remained in service with British and Commonwealth forces for many years after the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tommies Militaria and Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53470412177783,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/9263\/6991\/files\/IMG_6421_bb0218f8-1bca-4240-9ddc-553d597bb518.jpg?v=1782309873","url":"https:\/\/tommies-militaria-and-collectables.myshopify.com\/products\/original-british-army-1944-pattern-waist-belt-normal-size-dated-example","provider":"Tom \u0026 Jerrys Militaria and Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}