Belt for Holster ?

George Anderson · 11-19-2007, 08:58 AM

In 1914 officers were required to purchase their sidearms and had a variety of weapons to choose from. Issue of P08's to the ranks varies greatly depending upon the type of unit. Cavalry units typically issued P08's to NCOs and buglers. Infantry to NCOs and artillery, medical and MG units to just about everybody.

Enlisted buckles were as described by Jerry a box buckle for foot troops and for mounted troops such as Train, Field Artillery and Cavalry an open faced buckle. Officers wore either an open faced officer type or a two piece buckle much like that worn by US officers prior to 1900.

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11-19-2007, 08:58 AM	#4
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,531 Times in 788 Posts	In 1914 officers were required to purchase their sidearms and had a variety of weapons to choose from. Issue of P08's to the ranks varies greatly depending upon the type of unit. Cavalry units typically issued P08's to NCOs and buglers. Infantry to NCOs and artillery, medical and MG units to just about everybody. Enlisted buckles were as described by Jerry a box buckle for foot troops and for mounted troops such as Train, Field Artillery and Cavalry an open faced buckle. Officers wore either an open faced officer type or a two piece buckle much like that worn by US officers prior to 1900.