(lot of 8) U.S. Army Belts, Ammo Pouches: (1) Pedersen Device Pouch Only, the device allowed for the conversion of the bolt action U.S. Model 1903 Springfield rifle to be used as an automatic weapon, marked "R.I.A. 7-18" (Rock Island Arsenal); (1) Mills Belt, last patent date July 16, 1907, attached two magazine pouch by "L.C.C. & Co. 1918", a second pouch with faded maker markings; (3) magazine pouches, one by Mills, last pat. date July 16, 1907, one by Russell, Nov. 1918, one marked from York Nebraska is hand marked with three soldiers names; (1) three pouch single vertical unit marked "R.H. Long, 4-18"; (1) marked "Long 5-18" with shoulder strap and three pouches; (1) utility belt, unmarked, for shipping total of all is 3.60lbs **Provenance: Collection of T'Odon Charles (Chuck) Leshikar, Jr., (Texas,1946-2020), Vietnam, U.S. Army Lt. ,“Delta Raiders,” D Company, 2nd Battalion, 501st Airborne Infantry Regiment, later Echo Company commander, Silver Star, three Bronze Stars, Soldiers Medal, Purple Heart. More information including the Silver Star citation see: https://toddshistory.com/?cat=12
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