Ceinture Oliver Pattern 1899

Here is a photo of rare piece from the museum, an Oliver Pattern 1899 belt and a leather ammunition pouch. They can be seen in this group photograph of members of the 53rd Infantry Battalion of Sherbrooke, dated approximately 1900.

Oliver Pattern 1899 belt with a munition pouch from the museum.

Standing with the member on the far left of the second row. This equipment was adopted by the Canadian militia in 1899 and is said to be the first equipment manufactured by Canada. This was standard infantry equipment, with few exceptions in the period of 1908-1913 and was used until its replacement by Pattern 1915 equipment in 1915 (in Canada) and the Web Pattern 1908 equipment (additionally-sea). It was also worn by the 1st Canadian Contingent in South Africa in 1900, the Royal Canadian Regiment (R.C.R) and by many members of the 1st Canadian Contingent in 1914.

Members of the 53rd Sherbrooke Battalion of infantry

Références:

- Tangled Web, Accoutrements d'infanterie canadienne 1855-1985. Jack L. Summers.

- Écarlate à kaki. Clive M. Law