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A '''bandolier''' is a pocketed [[belt (clothing)|belt]] for holding [[ammunition]]. In its original form, it was common issue to [[soldier]]s from the 16th to 18th centuries. This was very useful |
A '''bandolier''' is a pocketed [[belt (clothing)|belt]] for holding [[ammunition]]. In its original form, it was common issue to [[soldier]]s from the 16th to 18th centuries. This was very useful for quickly reloading a [[musket]]. |
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A somewhat different form came into use in the [[20th century]] for use with modern [[cartridge (weaponry)|cartridge]]s. |
A somewhat different form came into use in the [[20th century]] for use with modern [[cartridge (weaponry)|cartridge]]s. |
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Revision as of 10:47, 29 June 2006
A bandolier is a pocketed belt for holding ammunition. In its original form, it was common issue to soldiers from the 16th to 18th centuries. This was very useful for quickly reloading a musket.
A somewhat different form came into use in the 20th century for use with modern cartridges.
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