Boer War South African Mauser 7x57mm 12x5-Round Leather Bandolier (60-Round) Medals or holsters to be attached

or holsters to be attached to the soldier’s main belt or yoke system during field operations

surrounded by a silver wreath

and occasionally guardroom trophies

the oldest continuously serving regiment in the British Army

Boer War South African Mauser 7x57mm 12x5-Round Leather Bandolier (60-Round) Medals or holsters to be attachedBased on the construction shown (locally made leatherwork, scalloped hand finished edges, simple stud fastened square pouches sized for 5 round Mauser stripper clips, and a plain brass buckle), this is best identified as a South African Boer era Mauser bandolier intended for 7x57mm Mauser ammunition in 12 x 5 round clip pouches (60 rounds total). The layout and economy leatherworking style is consistent with regional saddle maker production seen in