WW2 US Army Belt Other Ranks

The WW2 US Army Belt Other Ranks is a standard issue web belt utilized by enlisted personnel in the United States Army during the Second World War. Manufactured primarily from khaki cotton webbing, the belt features a metal buckle and adjustable length to accommodate various waist sizes. Designed for durability and practicality, it served as a crucial component of the M1936 combat gear system, supporting field equipment such as canteens, pouches, and bayonets. The belt typically includes metal eyelets, or grommets, spaced along its length for the attachment of ancillary gear through the use of hooks or metal clips. The design facilitated rapid adjustment and ease of use under field conditions. Used across multiple theaters of operation from 1941 to 1945, the other ranks web belt reflected standardized equipment protocols and played an essential role in the daily kit of American enlisted soldiers throughout the conflict.