SOUTH
AFRICAN BANDOLIERS
FN FAL R1
Ammunition Bandolier
This bandolier dates from 1956 and has been found filled with
7.62 mm ammunition. The stripper clips are unmarked and
are the same type that can be seen on the Belgium
Stripper Clip page.
Information courtesy of Peter Wells.
Markings: EXPRESS AG 1956 (on very end of pocket area - the
'Express' is badly stamped so may not be correct) and LOT74 (on one pocket).
Colour: Purple. Another example has come to light, this time in the UK. The markings are LOT 2 1 1960 and the maker is EXPRESS A G. 1956
Material: Cotton.
Colour: Khaki.
Fasteners: Brass tab (1/8" wide which goes
through hole in flap and bends down).
Markings: None.
Strap connection: One
piece (doubled over and sewn), attached/sewn both ends.
Sizes:-
Pocket area: 100 mm x 463 mm.
Length of shoulder
strap: 925mm.
No. of Pockets: 5.
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