Union Defence Force 7x57mm Mauser 40-Round Cartridge Belt (8x5 Pouch Pattern) Equipment and the inscription “Ihre Liebe”

and the inscription “Ihre Liebe” (“Your Love” in German)

indicating a personalised dedication

Due to their covert use

These Niemoller vests were produced in limited quantities

Union Defence Force 7x57mm Mauser 40-Round Cartridge Belt (8x5 Pouch Pattern) Equipment and the inscription “Ihre Liebe”South African leather Mauser cartridge belt featuring eight squared 5 round pouches (40 round capacity) designed for 7x57mm Mauser stripper clips. Double pin brass buckle. Gap between pouch groupings for auxiliary bandolier attachment. Reported U with arrow Union Defence Force marking present. Leather remains soft, intact and structurally sound with very good preservation for age. Early 20th century South African military cartridge belt derived from