I have one and a half M1923 cartridge belts. One I have had since about 1973, bought it from an ancient surplus store in two parts found in opposite corners of a scroungy warehouse. It's almost all there, but two of the grommets on one side are missing, and both sides are missing the steel brackets the back strap passes through. The rigid wire hooks are present, just the two brackets that actually secure the back strap are just not there. There is no other damage to the belt, so I think it's worth working with. Can any of you tell me how best to replace the two missing grommets? And any ideas how to replace the brackets?

Also have a perfect right-side section of another belt, but no back strap or left-side half. I would love to complete the thing, any idea where to look for the strap and a left side half?

Thanks guys!
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