R.H. Long BAR Bandoleers
The assistant gunners were also issued issued two bandoleers to carry extra magazines for the BAR. The bandoleers were issued in left and right sides and were worn slung over each shoulder. Two variations of bandoleers made by Long are pictured. The top bandoleer with triangular flaps was manufactured in October 1918. The bottom bandoleer with rounded flaps was manufactured by in April 1918.
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