Afghan belt

Jim McDougall · 29th October 2007, 06:07 PM

Hi Kronckew,
Thank you for responding!
Its been some time since I have dealt with these militaria items, and now that you mention it, I think you are right on the position of the whistle pouch and lanyard mount. I had a waist belt/cross belt from 1st Bengal Lancers (Skinners Horse) of about turn of the century and was trying to recall the whistle location.
I am still wondering if whistle of some kind might have been positioned in the pouch. What do you think might have gone in it ?

The very attractive accoutrements of these Victorian cavalry regiments were magnificent, and this belt is a great example. It has come to my attention that the Mosque at Mazir i Sharif is included in the motif on the buckle as well.

All best regards,
Jim

29th October 2007, 06:07 PM	#4
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,192	Hi Kronckew, Thank you for responding! Its been some time since I have dealt with these militaria items, and now that you mention it, I think you are right on the position of the whistle pouch and lanyard mount. I had a waist belt/cross belt from 1st Bengal Lancers (Skinners Horse) of about turn of the century and was trying to recall the whistle location. I am still wondering if whistle of some kind might have been positioned in the pouch. What do you think might have gone in it ? The very attractive accoutrements of these Victorian cavalry regiments were magnificent, and this belt is a great example. It has come to my attention that the Mosque at Mazir i Sharif is included in the motif on the buckle as well. All best regards, Jim