Cartridge Belt Collection

War trophies taken from the army of the King of Dahomey at Abbeokuta, 1864. Creator: Unknown
War trophies taken from the army of the King of Dahomey at Abbeokuta, 1864. Items taken after '...the King of Dahomey's army, reckoned at from ten to fourteen thousand warriors

DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Historia organica de las armas de Infanteria y Caballeria
CUL4859619 DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Historia organica de las armas de Infanteria y Caballeria espanolas. 1851 - 1859. Archer and knight of Castilla (1496-1512)

The Emir Mahmud Under Guard, 1898, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
The Emir Mahmud Under Guard, 1898, (c1900). African leader captured after the Battle of Atbara, during the Second Sudan War

Post mortem portrait of a brigand, lying on the cobblestones Italy. Date of Photograph:1870 ca

Post mortem portrait of a brigand. Date of Photograph:1870 ca

Post mortem portrait of a brigand. The man, lying on the grass, holds a dagger in his left hand and a gun in his right Italy. Date of Photograph:1870 ca

Portrait of a group of greek rebels. They are posing armed with rifles. At the center of the group the greek flag. Date of Photograph:1906

Full-length portrait of a greek military leader. He is wearing a uniform and has a cartride belt around his waist in which a small sword is inserted

Leather Cartridge Case, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Fred Hassebrock
Leather Cartridge Case, 1935/1942

England. 12 bore shotgun cartridges in a cartridge bag

The Karo excel in body art. Before dances and ceremonial occasions, they decorate their faces and torsos elaborately using local white chalk, pulverised rock and other natural pigments

Afghan tribesman, 1936. Artist: Fox
Afghan tribesman, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Boy with a gun, Aden Protectorate, Arabia, 1936. Artist: Fox
Boy with a gun, Aden Protectorate, Arabia, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Georgian man wearing a tcherkeska, 1936
Georgian man wearing a tcherkeska, (overcoat with cartridge belt), 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich of Russia in cossack uniform, 1917. Tsar Nicholas II abdicated in favour of his brother Michael. Both were assassinated in the same year

In Transvaal, the taking of an English battery by the Boers, illustration from Le
XIR125404 In Transvaal, the taking of an English battery by the Boers, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 28th January 1900 (colour litho) by Rudaux

The Transvaal pavilion at the Universal Exhibition of 1900, Paris, illustration
XIR124028 The Transvaal pavilion at the Universal Exhibition of 1900, Paris, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 25th March 1900 (colour litho) by French School

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"Unveiling the Tales of a Cartridge Belt: A Journey through History and Rebellion" Step into the past as we explore the captivating stories hidden within a humble cartridge belt. From post mortem portraits to iconic military leaders, this accessory has witnessed it all. In one haunting image, we encounter a brigand lying lifeless on cobblestones, his existence frozen in time. Another portrait reveals a group of Greek rebels proudly posing with rifles, their unity symbolized by the central presence of their national flag. A full-length depiction showcases a distinguished Greek military leader donning his uniform, accentuated by a cartridge belt that cradles both a small sword and rifle. His stance exudes authority and determination. Traveling across continents, we stumble upon Nat Love's enigmatic photograph from 1870. The leather cartridge case created by Fred Hassebrock transports us to an era where functionality met craftsmanship seamlessly. An Afghan tribesman captured in 1936 embodies resilience and strength as he stands adorned with his trusty cartridge belt. Meanwhile, in Aden Protectorate, Arabia, we meet an intriguing boy armed with a gun – innocence juxtaposed against the harsh realities of life. Venturing further eastward brings us face-to-face with Georgian tradition personified by a man wearing the distinctive tcherkeska garment while sporting his reliable cartridge belt. And who could forget Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich of Russia? Clad in cossack uniform during tumultuous times in 1917; his very attire tells tales untold. Finally, our journey concludes amidst English countryside charm – shotgun cartridges neatly arranged for sport or protection; reminding us that even leisure pursuits have relied on these indispensable belts throughout history. The saga of the cartridge belt unfolds before our eyes - witness to rebellion, courage, culture and survival throughout time's tapestry. Let its silent whispers guide you through forgotten chapters waiting to be discovered anew.