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Author:  Trigger happy [ Fri Jul 06, 2012 10:49 am ]
Post subject:  Belt type used on marines
Im interested to know what type of belt is used to hold up the marines pants. Ive looked over a lot of ref pix but can't find a belt that was used under all the armour and webbing. Has someone got the info on what is used if any belt at all.
Author:  Ttaskmaster [ Fri Jul 06, 2012 12:19 pm ]
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BDU pants?
1" web belt. Standard issue since before WW2, still in use today.
Officially called a 'M-1937 Enlisted Mans Web Belt', but many terms are used to describe it.

Looky here:
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=6029&p=88517&hilit=Screen+Accurate+Trouser+Belt#p88517

Get one here:
http://epicmilitaria.com/product.php/28 ... belt-khaki

Many, many other places sell these. Amazon have loads from lots of sellers.
Author:  AaronHorrocks [ Fri Jul 06, 2012 5:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Belt type used on marines
A modern alternative is the current issue USMC "MCMAP" Belt, which I think looks pretty good. I'll take photos this weekend.
Author:  Ttaskmaster [ Fri Jul 06, 2012 6:08 pm ]
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If the MCMAP is the same one that displays upon Googling, it looks almost nothing like the screen-used ones...

OP's choice as to whether he wants Screen Accurate or not.
Author:  AaronHorrocks [ Fri Jul 06, 2012 7:46 pm ]
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$15 At The Front, for the repro WWII belt, if that's your bag.

http://www.atthefrontshop.com/ProductDe ... ode=USUMTB
Author:  retrogarde [ Fri Jul 06, 2012 11:15 pm ]
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At the Front wants $10 shipping for that belt! Yikes!
Author:  Ttaskmaster [ Sat Jul 07, 2012 1:59 am ]
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Plenty on Amazon, many sellers, all for a couple bucks.
Author:  jaycee9 [ Sat Jul 07, 2012 11:44 pm ]
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Thanks for the info, I was wondering the same thing :)
Author:  jaycee9 [ Sat Jul 07, 2012 11:53 pm ]
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Closest I could find was 15 pounds shipped to AUS :(
Author:  Ttaskmaster [ Sun Jul 08, 2012 12:47 am ]
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I think I originally paid $7 plus 15 for shipping to the UK, before I found a native source :(
Are there any WW2 kit suppliers in AUS?
Author:  jaycee9 [ Sun Jul 08, 2012 1:49 am ]
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VERY few and far between now, it's mainly army camping stuff
Author:  jaycee9 [ Sun Jul 08, 2012 7:51 am ]
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What is the closest colour of the belt? Bit hard to tell in my reference pics.
Author:  PVB [ Sun Jul 08, 2012 8:58 am ]
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jaycee9 wrote:
What is the closest colour of the belt? Bit hard to tell in my reference pics.

Khaki or tan.
Author:  jaycee9 [ Sun Jul 08, 2012 9:04 am ]
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Sweet!!!!!! Thanks for the help guys :)
Author:  DKMax [ Mon Jul 09, 2012 12:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Belt type used on marines
I use a 5.11 tdu belt in coyote tan colour. Its not screen accurate but looks good on my BDUs and does the job
Author:  Spectre [ Mon Jul 09, 2012 12:40 pm ]
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It's khaki? Bah, I always thought it was Olive Drab. I bought an OD one.
Author:  retrogarde [ Mon Jul 09, 2012 12:51 pm ]
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Probably as long as it isn't pink it will be just fine! 8)
Author:  Ttaskmaster [ Mon Jul 09, 2012 1:38 pm ]
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WW2 'Khaki' is a military colour, designated OD-3.
WW2 Olive Drab (OD) is a military colour, designated OD-7.

You can have 100 precisely designated OD-3 items and NONE of them wil be the exact same colour... in fact, most will vary tremendously. Same for OD-7. :D

IMO, either version works perfectly fine! :)
Author:  Spectre [ Mon Jul 09, 2012 3:17 pm ]
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I guess I'll let that be the ONE part of my gear that isn't screen accurate. :lol: 8)
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