Patronentaschen, Patronengürtel und Banduliere 1850-1950

Massive and comprehensive reference work on military cartridge pouches, cartridge belts, and bandoliers in use by 36 nations from 1850-1950. The most detailed single reference work on the topic ever published. In German with an English language guide to the captions of all of the hundreds and hundreds of photos included in the book. This work covers cartridge pouches, cartridge belts, bandoliers, and knapsacks, insofar as they contained pockets or compartments for cartridges. It describes their development, troop trials, combat performance, field modifications, carrying methods, handling, ammunition load, weight, service life, and other details. Covers models from various branches of the armed forces (infantry, cavalry, artillery, gendarmerie, marines, militia, etc.). A total of 430 models from 36 countries! 800 photos and illustrations, 300 of which depict soldiers from the various armies over time with their respective cartridge carriers (some in full field gear).Out of print and in very high demand. Title: Patronentaschen, Patronengürtel und Banduliere 1850-1950 Author Name: Kruk, Alfred A Edition: German and English Location Published: A. A. Kruk: 2000 Binding: softcover Book Condition: As New Pages: 346 Categories: Uniforms & Equipment, Uniforms & Equipment, Uniforms & Equipment, Foreign Language Books Seller ID: 2405