Orval Lucas Cartridge belt

Name/Title

Orval Lucas Cartridge belt

Entry/Object ID

Gear2022.3

Description

T/5 Orval Lucas Headquarters Company 2nd Battalion 593rd Engineer Boat and Shore Regiment

Made/Created

Date made

1942

Notes

Manufacturing stamp partially illegible

Inscription/Signature/Marks

US stamped, marked on both sides “Lucas 4070” NOTE: several differences in way letters and numbers are written between the two locations of hand writing.

Parts

Count

4

Parts

Two sides cartridge belt, Carlisle bandage and pouch

Acquisition

Date

2020

Provenance

Notes

Provenance established through combination of last name and last 4 of army serial number. Unit information established through newspaper article.

Create Date

August 9, 2022

Update Date

July 23, 2025