Congratulations on reaching over 100 subscribers! I am glad to be one of them. Your videos are very well researched and presented. The period photos of the items worn are a great feature as well. Thanks also for the mention and link to my video on the 90 round variant. I had know idea these were being used into WWII. Between the two videos I think we've got it covered. Thanks for sharing, and keep up the great work!
Thanks! I’m really glad you enjoy my videos! I was surprised as well that these were still manufactured during WW2. Your video was the best example of the 90-round bandolier that I could find. The condition was also really good considering the age of the leather. When doing research, I read that there may have been a 100-round variant that was manufactured by Canada after WW1. However, not a lot of info exists and they appear to be extremely rare, if the existing examples are authentic that is. Thanks again for watching and for the support!
@@resistanceremembered I couldn't believe my luck in finding it. The antique dealer had $35.00 on it, and said it should be worth at least $20.00. He thought it was a carpenter's belt for nails. Who am I to argue? It would have been easy enough to add one more pouch to reach 100, but unless one is seen, it's hard to say they exist. You are progressing well with your channel in the short time it's been up. The items and presentation are earning you subscribers. Keep up the good work. I look forward to your next video. I found you because I purchased a USN Mk.2 Talker helmet. I subscribed I believe on video no.2 when I saw the Canadian Volunteer medal, since I have a couple of those in the collection as well.
Interesting item, that I dont know much about. Reminds me of the film 'breaker morant' that's a 1980s film about Australian soldiers in the Boer war, so probably the same pattern. Good video , and well done on getting 100 subs..get the champagne out! 🙂🙂🙂🙂🥳🥳🥳
@@resistanceremembered yeh it must be when you get to a certain point it is easier to gain subs, 100 was slow but it picked up after that, and I'm sure yours will m8, cheers 🙂🙂🙂🙃🙂🙃
Great review on this item. Have come across many period (WWI era) studio photos of British soldiers wearing these. Wonder where it came from. Didn't South African troops serve in North Africa alongside the British and Australians / NZ? And weren't these bandoliers influenced by the Boers in the first place? Nice item anyhow.
Yeah, there were definitely South African troops fighting in North Africa. According to the Karkee Web website, the inventor of the 1903 bandolier was Patrick Martin, who owned Martins, a company that manufactured leather products. During the Boer War, this company manufactured bandoliers for both sides. As a result, elements of the bandoliers for the Boers were incorporated into the 1903. However, I have no idea why this bandolier remained in production into the 1940s in South Africa. These were not well liked by the troops nor were they the most practical. Shouldn't the industries be focused on manufacturing newer types of equipment and saving the leather for other areas instead of making items that were already technically obsolete? It's great to be able to see your comment again lol and thanks for watching!
@@resistanceremembered I was never in the military, let alone the cavalry. However, I did quite a bit of horse riding in my time and I would not have liked to ride a horse with the conventional webbing of the day, so this bandolier for horse mounted troops makes alot of sense.
Bonjour mon ami 👍😉hello my friend 👍😀I enjoy watching your video 😎very interesting for me I am subscribed of France 🇫🇷and I would be proud to have you as subscriber too 👍😉thank you very much my friend
Just came across the channel!! Catching now now!! Congrats on 100!!
Thanks! Hope you enjoyed the videos!
What an awesome item man! Absolutely love it. Thanks for taking us along the history and congrats with the 100+ subs :) cheers
Thanks for your support! Sharing my knowledge about history here is something that I really enjoy! I’m glad that people enjoy the content as well!
@@resistanceremembered Definately, do it for your own fun, than the rest will follow :) ^^
Congratulations on reaching over 100 subscribers! I am glad to be one of them. Your videos are very well researched and presented. The period photos of the items worn are a great feature as well. Thanks also for the mention and link to my video on the 90 round variant. I had know idea these were being used into WWII. Between the two videos I think we've got it covered. Thanks for sharing, and keep up the great work!
Thanks! I’m really glad you enjoy my videos! I was surprised as well that these were still manufactured during WW2. Your video was the best example of the 90-round bandolier that I could find. The condition was also really good considering the age of the leather. When doing research, I read that there may have been a 100-round variant that was manufactured by Canada after WW1. However, not a lot of info exists and they appear to be extremely rare, if the existing examples are authentic that is. Thanks again for watching and for the support!
@@resistanceremembered I couldn't believe my luck in finding it. The antique dealer had $35.00 on it, and said it should be worth at least $20.00. He thought it was a carpenter's belt for nails. Who am I to argue? It would have been easy enough to add one more pouch to reach 100, but unless one is seen, it's hard to say they exist. You are progressing well with your channel in the short time it's been up. The items and presentation are earning you subscribers. Keep up the good work. I look forward to your next video. I found you because I purchased a USN Mk.2 Talker helmet. I subscribed I believe on video no.2 when I saw the Canadian Volunteer medal, since I have a couple of those in the collection as well.
Congrats on 100 subs! You definitely deserve more with the type of quality content you produce. I always learn something from your videos.
Thanks for your support! I really look forward to your videos as well! A wide variety of firearms and militaria! Always interesting!
Interesting item, that I dont know much about. Reminds me of the film 'breaker morant' that's a 1980s film about Australian soldiers in the Boer war, so probably the same pattern. Good video , and well done on getting 100 subs..get the champagne out! 🙂🙂🙂🙂🥳🥳🥳
Thanks! Will do! But looks like you’re almost at 200 subs. I guess champagne for you as well in a few days? 😂
@@resistanceremembered yeh it must be when you get to a certain point it is easier to gain subs, 100 was slow but it picked up after that, and I'm sure yours will m8, cheers 🙂🙂🙂🙃🙂🙃
Great review on this item. Have come across many period (WWI era) studio photos of British soldiers wearing these. Wonder where it came from. Didn't South African troops serve in North Africa alongside the British and Australians / NZ? And weren't these bandoliers influenced by the Boers in the first place? Nice item anyhow.
Yeah, there were definitely South African troops fighting in North Africa. According to the Karkee Web website, the inventor of the 1903 bandolier was Patrick Martin, who owned Martins, a company that manufactured leather products. During the Boer War, this company manufactured bandoliers for both sides. As a result, elements of the bandoliers for the Boers were incorporated into the 1903. However, I have no idea why this bandolier remained in production into the 1940s in South Africa. These were not well liked by the troops nor were they the most practical. Shouldn't the industries be focused on manufacturing newer types of equipment and saving the leather for other areas instead of making items that were already technically obsolete? It's great to be able to see your comment again lol and thanks for watching!
@@resistanceremembered I was never in the military, let alone the cavalry. However, I did quite a bit of horse riding in my time and I would not have liked to ride a horse with the conventional webbing of the day, so this bandolier for horse mounted troops makes alot of sense.
Very cool.
Thanks for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
@@resistanceremembered You're Welcome.
Bonjour mon ami 👍😉hello my friend 👍😀I enjoy watching your video 😎very interesting for me
I am subscribed of France 🇫🇷and I would be proud to have you as subscriber too 👍😉thank you very much my friend
Thanks for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed!