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Marshall approved a design similar to the Officer's Model 1910 Garrison Belt of fine woven webbing but made of russet leather with a two-piece gold-plated buckle bearing the U.S. coat of arms surrounded by a wreath, and two unique calfskin holsters fitted for the .45- and .380-caliber pistols (...

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Published inArmy Vol. 68; no. 9; pp. 16 - 18
Main Author Frank, Tim
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Arlington Association of the US Army 01.09.2018
Subjects
Ammunition
Armed forces
Firearms
Flags
Frank, Tim
Gold
Heraldry
Holders
Leather
MacArthur, Douglas (1880-1964)
Marshall, George C
Shipments
Small arms
Webbing
United States > US
Kansas
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Summary:Marshall approved a design similar to the Officer's Model 1910 Garrison Belt of fine woven webbing but made of russet leather with a two-piece gold-plated buckle bearing the U.S. coat of arms surrounded by a wreath, and two unique calfskin holsters fitted for the .45- and .380-caliber pistols (not to be confused with .38-caliber pistols). The pistol kits issued with the M15 included a black leather general officer belt and buckle, leather magazine pouch, a unique black leather holster, three magazines serial-numbered to match the pistol, field and fringed general officer flags, a fringed American flag, a small general officer automobile flag and a metal automobile plate. According to a Program Executive Office Soldier news release, "MHS is a complete weapon and ammunition system.
ISSN:0004-2455