Historical information

Part of Vickers machine gun ammunition belt of 250 rounds, stripless type that was factory filled & meant to be discarded on use.

Significance

The vickers machine gun was in general use by British & Commonwealth forces during WW2 & Korea.

Physical description

Fabric belt for Vickers machine gun, manuafactured by Thomas French & Sons Ltd in September 1938, mark 3 "stripless". Belts held 250 rounds but this one has been cut short.
there were 2 types of belts; initially refillable in the field and later stripless that were discarded when used.

Inscriptions & markings

T F & S Ltd
Sept 1938 III
250 M/G PATd
on brass header strip..