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[Tim Bell]

Originally Posted by Rob Abbott

Hi Dave
I would say that the Belt is the type used with Infantry Manpack type radios such as the 18 set or 22 set. The pins connect to sockets on the back of the radio case and the whole thing acts as a waste belt. Along with the carrying straps which clip onto the standard 37 pattern webbing, it is supposed to distribute the Radio's weight more evenly and make it a more comfortable carry ! (Which it isn't )

Rob

An oddity though... normally these fittings are found on a 1908 Pattern, WW1 style waist belt, rather than the 1937 pattern WW2 style waist belt.

The pins normally remain attached to the radio set case.

Also found on the No5 PSU - back pack battery hand crank charger in similar case to the WS18.

Tim

[Rob Abbott]

Yes that is true Tim.
Wonder if this is a specific Aussie version perhaps?
Nice finds though
Rob

[Tim Bell]

Suspect that the original P08 belt failed and the parts were transferred to the P37 belt... a case of local "make do".

Tim

[Tony Smith]

Originally Posted by Tim Bell

Suspect that the original P08 belt failed and the parts were transferred to the P37 belt... a case of local "make do".

Tim

But with the ZAA4855 D^D nomenclature superimposed on a Canadian made C^ belt, it would seem to be more official than "make do"?