USGI Z.L.& T. Ltd Canvas Ammo Belt

[Bizio]

Hello,
I was not able to find any info about this Canvas Ammo Belt with the stamp "Z.L.& T. Ltd 1942"
but that the factory is located in Canada.

Can you please give me any possible information about this belt ?
Thank you in advance.

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[Bizio]

While searching I found this WWII US BAR Cartridge belt marked Boyt 42 which seems to be similar.









Original WWII US Bar Cartridge Belt Khaki Boyt 42 Super Clean | eBay

[emmagee1917]

Zephyr Loom & Textile Limited of Guelph , Ontario .
Chris

[kosmolinekid]

There is definitely some British / Commonwealth influence on that belt . That strap and buckle seems to attach some how to the British P-37 system . I know the Brits had been contracted to do some US webbing during the war . I have a few examples , one can tell by the weave of the webbing and the fasteners used. Since that is Canadian it would have been of better Quality . They said that the Canadian made Equipment was THE best during the war . The Canadian Wool Battle Dress was a nicer shade of green and more comfortable to wear. Maybe it was contracted for the American / Canadian 1st Special Service Force AKA "Devil's Brigade". Interesting piece as a Collector of Web Gear I've never seen one .

[Bizio]

Thank you so much for the info, kosmolinekid and emmagee1917.

[Brian Dick]

Canadians teamed with Americans in the Aleutian Islands too wearing their battledress but equipped with U.S. helmets and equipment.

[kosmolinekid]

The Ironic thing about the American troops sent there ( forgot the Div ) was they were trained for Desert warfare. Most of their equipment was equipped as such. Leather boots and no Shoe Pacs caused most of the casualties.