Union Defence Force 7x57mm Mauser 40-Round Cartridge Belt (8x5 Pouch Pattern) Equipment replacing the older Pattern 83

replacing the older Pattern 83 chest rigs and becoming the preferred field gear for small-unit reconnaissance elements

The wrap design with securing ties and Velcro patches made it field-practical

Configured for carrying R4 rifle magazines

Due to their covert use

unblemished service records

Union Defence Force 7x57mm Mauser 40-Round Cartridge Belt (8x5 Pouch Pattern) Equipment replacing the older Pattern 83South African leather Mauser cartridge belt featuring eight squared 5 round pouches (40 round capacity) designed for 7x57mm Mauser stripper clips. Double pin brass buckle. Gap between pouch groupings for auxiliary bandolier attachment. Reported U with arrow Union Defence Force marking present. Leather remains soft, intact and structurally sound with very good preservation for age. Early 20th century South African military cartridge belt derived from