Original U.S. Spanish American War 100 Round .30-40 Krag Rifle Double Ammunition Belt by Mills & Orndorff with US Buckle

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nicely woven Spanish American War 100 round ammo belt, for the new M1892 Krag-Jørgensen Service Rifle. The design is essentially an adaptation of the earlier belt for the .45-70 government cartridges used by the Springfield Trapdoor rifle. Instead of having 50 large bullet loops, the belt has 50 double loops, each holding two rounds of ammunition.

The Adjoiner clip is stamped:

PAT. MILLS & ORNDORFF
AUG 26: 67 MAR. 19:89
JULY 31:77 OCT. 31:93
DEC 28:80 SEPT. 11:94

The belt is a khaki web material and double-sleeves, so it has spaces for 100 30/40 Krag cartridges. The web belt is soft and pliable and in fine condition, but some of the loops are missing the dividing strip in the middle that separates the two rounds. This example retains a great US Buckle which is not maker-marked. The tan color has aged well and displays beautifully.

A great Spanish American War belt, ready for further research and display.