Ammunition Belt Collection

Costumes de Différent Pays, Habitants de l'Isle de Corse, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Different Pays, Habitants de l'Isle de Corse, c1797

Hours of Victory; A trench held by Americans: first watch, on the evening of October 27... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Hours of Victory; A trench held by Americans: first watch, on the evening of October 27, 1917, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Ossetin. Kabardian, 1862. Creator: Frants Taikhel
Ossetin. Kabardian, 1862. Sheet 29 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1

South African Light Horse (Trooper), Brabants Horse (Trooper), Duke of Edinburgh s
South African Light Horse (Trooper), Brabants Horse (Trooper), Duke of Edinburghs Volunteer Rifles (Dispatch Rider), 1900

Now! Victory Bonds, pub. 1917 (colour litho)
2958302 Now! Victory Bonds, pub. 1917 (colour litho) by Sampson, Joseph Ernest (1887-1946); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Wells Fargo stagecoach messengers armed with shotguns and Winchester repeating rifles
PNP246330 Wells Fargo stagecoach messengers armed with shotguns and Winchester repeating rifles (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wells Fargo & Co)

Mexican Revolution, Guitar, Corn and Ammunition Belt, Mexico City, 1927 (b / w photo)
472733 Mexican Revolution, Guitar, Corn and Ammunition Belt, Mexico City, 1927 (b/w photo) by Modotti, Tina (1896-1942); eGalerie Bilderwelt; Italian, out of copyright

Ammunition Bag, 1938. Creator: Ethel Dougan
Ammunition Bag, 1938

A soldier pulling out the ramrod from its holder, from the Musketeers series, plate 25, in Wapenhandelinghe van Roers Musquetten Ende Spiessen (The Exercise of Arms)

A soldier shaking the powder from the top of the pan, from the Musketeers series, plate 19, in Wapenhandelinghe van Roers Musquetten Ende Spiessen (The Exercise of Arms)

Linked 40mm rounds feed into a Mark 19 grenade launcher
February 27, 2013 - Linked 40mm rounds feed into a U.S. Marine Corps Mark 19 grenade launcher at a fire support position during Operation Bullseye in Kajaki, Helmand Province, Afghanistan

Bravery: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Bravery - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: It takes an extraordinary person to face danger and maintain composure. ~ Anonymous

Russian PKM general-purpose machine gun
Russian 7.62mm PKM general-purpose machine gun

The Karo excel in body art. Before dances and ceremonial occasions, they decorate their faces and torsos elaborately using local white chalk, pulverised rock and other natural pigments

Determination: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Determination - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a mans determination. ~ Tommy Lasorda

U. S. Army soldier scouts for enemy activity during an operation in Afghanistan
February 13, 2010 - U.S. Army soldier scouts for enemy activity during an operation in the Helmand province of Afghanistan

Machine gun post at a prison in Baghdad, Iraq

7. 62mm belted rounds with ammunition box
7.62mm belted rounds with ammunition box. Bullets with the red tip are traser rounds

Soldier engages targets downrange on the M2. 50 caliber machine gun
August 15, 2012 - Soldier engages targets downrange as assistant gunner watches during qualifications on the M2.50 caliber machine gun at the temporary machine gun range

U. S. Contractor firing the PKM 7. 62 machine gun
U.S. Contractor firing the automatic PKM 7.62 machine gun on the firing range in Kunduz, Afghanistan

A U. S. Marine fires an M2. 50 caliber machine gun
April 27, 2013 - A U.S. Marine fires an M2.50 caliber machine gun during a live fire exercise using crew-served weapons in Al Galail, Qatar, for Eagle Resolve 2013

A Sailor fires an M-240B machine gun aboard USS Enterprise
September 13, 2012 - A Sailor fires an M-240B machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise

U. S. Air Force soldier fires the Mk48 super SAW machine gun
U.S. Air Force soldier fires the Mk48 super SAW machine gun at the off-base firing range near forward operating base Mehtar Lam, Afghanistan

Gunners Mate fires an M2. 50-caliber machine gun
Arta Region, Djibouti, March 11, 2014 - Gunners Mate fires an M2.50-caliber machine gun during sustainment training at a range in the Arta Region of Djibouti

Naval Aircrewman fires a. 50-caliber machine gun from a MH-60S Knighthawk
Atlantic Ocean, September 6, 2012 - Naval Aircrewman in an MH-60S Knighthawk fires a.50-caliber machine gun at an MK-25 smoke target

A corpsman fires an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon
Pohang, South Korea, March 29, 2006 - A corpsman fires an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon at the Su Song Ri Range during Exercise Foal Eagle 2006

A PK 7. 62mm machine gun nest on top of the Baghdad Hotel during Operation Iraqi Freedom
A PK 7.62mm machine gun nest on top of the Baghdad Hotel during Operation Iraqi Freedom

Lance Corporal waits for his turn on the M-2. 50-caliber machine gun
June 13, 2006 - Lance Corporal waits for his turn on the M-2.50-caliber machine gun

Naval Aircrewman manning a. 50 caliber machine gun aboard a MH-60 Seahawk
Atlantic Ocean, September 5, 2012 - Naval Aircrewman awaits permission to conduct a.50-caliber machine gun shoot aboard a MH-60 Seahawk helicopter

The MATADOR light anti-tank weapon (NLAW)

Seaman fires twin. 50 caliber machine guns aboard USS Boxer
Pacific Ocean, March 26, 2013 - Seaman fires twin.50 caliber machine guns during a live-fire training exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer

U. S. Army MK48 machine gunner patrols through a field in Afghanistan
September 12, 2011 - U.S. Army MK48 machine gunner assigned to Laghman Provincial Reconstruction Team, patrols through a field looking for triggermen in the Alisheng district, Laghman province

A machine gunner uses his scope to get a better look at a position during a patrol
Ar Ramadi, Iraq, June 20, 2005 - A machine gunner uses his scope to get a better look at a position during a patrol through the city

A M240B medium machine gun is positioned at an observation post
May 6, 2011 - A M240B medium machine gun is positioned at an observation post to provide suppressing fire against any insurgents that might attack Georgian soldiers on patrol near Sangin, Afghanistan

Rounds of a M240 machine gun over a compound roof
Kajaki, Afghanistan, June 2, 2012 - Rounds of a M240 machine gun are spread out over a compound roof

A. 50 caliber machine gun points out of a CH-46 Sea Knight
A.50 caliber machine gun points out of the CH-46 Sea Knight while in route to an urgent causality evacuation in the city of Ramadi, Iraq

A soldier looks through binoculars from his outpost during an Operational Readiness Exercise

A soldier reaches for a belt of. 50 caliber ammunition
Okinawa, Japan, June 28, 2006 - A soldier reaches for a belt of.50 caliber ammunition on his way to conduct aerial gunnery training at Idesuna Island

A 5. 62mm Minimi light machine gun with ammunitions by its side
A 5.62mm Minimi light machine gun with ammunitions by its side

Soldier mans the. 50 caliber machine gun on a HH-60G Pave Hawk
February 5, 2012 - An aircrew member mans the.50-caliber machine gun mounted to a HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter over Afghanistan

Belted bullets for an M-249 squad automatic weapon

An M-249 Squad Automatic Weapons is loaded with 5. 56mm rounds
October 19, 2009 - An M-249 Squad Automatic Weapons (SAW) is loaded with 5.56mm rounds during a deck shoot aboard the flight deck of the forward-deployed transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD-9)

Expended brass falls from a machine gun
September 29, 2008 - Expended brass falls from a machine gun mounted atop a moving vehicle during a live-fire convoy-training scenario aboard Fort Pickett, Virginia

U. S. Soldiers perform a platoon mounted and dismounted live-fire exercise
October 6, 2010 - U.S. Soldiers perform a platoon mounted and dismounted live-fire exercise at Grafenwoehr Training Area in Germany

Airman loads up ammunition for the M-249 automatic rifle
Fort Huachuca, Arizona - Airman loads up ammunition for the M-249 automatic rifle prior to a tactics exercise

U. S. Marine firing a PK 7. 62mm machine gun
U.S. Marine firing PK 7.62mm general-purpose machine gun at a shooting range near Kunduz, Afghanistan

A British Army soldier mans a machine gun mounted on top of a land rover
A soldier of the British Army mans a machine gun mounted on top of a land rover

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"From Revolution to Bravery: The Power of the Ammunition Belt" Step back in time to Mexico City, 1927, where the Mexican Revolution roared on. In a captivating black and white photograph, we see a trio of symbols that defined this era: a guitar, sickle, and ammunition belt. These objects represented the passion for change and the struggle for justice. Fast forward to 1917, during World War I when Victory Bonds were promoted through vibrant color lithographs. Amongst these patriotic images was an illustration showcasing an ammunition belt as a symbol of strength and support for our troops. Traveling even further back in history, we find ourselves amidst Wells Fargo stagecoach messengers armed with shotguns and Winchester repeating rifles. Their ammunition belts strapped tightly around their waists served as a reminder that protection was paramount during treacherous journeys. Returning once again to Mexico City in 1927 through another monochromatic snapshot, we witness yet another powerful image - this time featuring corn alongside the guitar and ammunition belt. This composition highlights not only the resilience of its people but also their connection to their land during times of turmoil. In 1938, Ethel Dougan's creation took center stage - an ammunition bag designed with functionality in mind. Its purpose was clear - providing soldiers with easy access to essential supplies while navigating dangerous battlefields. Delving into artistic depictions from various eras reveals more about how soldiers utilized their equipment. A soldier pulling out his ramrod or shaking powder from the pan showcases meticulous preparation before engaging in combat - both scenes captured within Musketeers series plates. Venturing beyond borders brings us face-to-face with South African Light Horse Troopers and Brabants Horse Troopers who relied on their trusty ammunition belts while serving under Duke of Edinburgh's command.