Afghan belt

Jim McDougall · 29th October 2007, 06:03 AM

Hello Ward,
This remarkable militaria item of course reflects the British influence on Afghan military fashion that transpired after the 1880's. I am unclear on what the differences between field and city use would be with these belts, and am unfamiliar with what paraphenalia would be required with the firearms in use. It does seem however that a number of British native cavalry regiments had among accoutrements in thier uniform belts a silvered whistle (often the brand name 'thunderer') which had a slotted receiver pouch on the belt.
These were usually on a lanyard but still were held in the pouch.

Beautiful belt!!!

All best regards,
Jim

29th October 2007, 06:03 AM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,192	Hello Ward, This remarkable militaria item of course reflects the British influence on Afghan military fashion that transpired after the 1880's. I am unclear on what the differences between field and city use would be with these belts, and am unfamiliar with what paraphenalia would be required with the firearms in use. It does seem however that a number of British native cavalry regiments had among accoutrements in thier uniform belts a silvered whistle (often the brand name 'thunderer') which had a slotted receiver pouch on the belt. These were usually on a lanyard but still were held in the pouch. Beautiful belt!!! All best regards, Jim