British Green Nylon Bandolier ?

[roller63]

Can anyone help identify this heavy duty green Nylon item ? possibly a Bandolier ? it is approx 24" long ang and4" wide. Appears to be British, the only markings I can see are on the inner flap, QV 33 A C.Q.C 1973. It has a strap, and a small tag inside the flap and a small webbing piece with a slot in it near the base. Many thanks, Tony.

 

[hangarman]

Hi Roller63
Its for a 50 round belt of 7.62 for the GPMG . The small webbing slot is to locate the end round to prevent the belt from dropping to the bottom of the bandolier. It was to keep the belt clean without having to carry a complete box of ammo into battle.
Cheers
Hangarman

 

[roller63]

Thanks very much, that was quick ! it came with two of the old style Mk2/3 Trip Flare Pickets in it, which seem to fit quite nicely, but I did not think that was what it was made for.

 

[batonroundcollector]

I have a couple of these (think mine dated 1972) - known as ambush bandoliers as they allowed for an individual to carry a 50 round belt which could be passed to squad GPMG gunner when needed quickly i.e. to suppress an ambush.

 

[Bonnex]

Can anyone help identify this heavy duty green Nylon item ? possibly a Bandolier ? it is approx 24" long ang and4" wide. Appears to be British, the only markings I can see are on the inner flap, QV 33 A C.Q.C 1973. [...]Tony.

The QV part number is interesting in that this prefix was used for Small Arms Ammunition and components. A bandolier from recollection would have a part number starting SV which is used for packing. OK it is a bit anorakish but part numbers are useful in the identification of British stores generally.