Bandolier

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A broad belt that passes over one shoulder, across the chest, and under one arm. Formerly it was a means of suspending articles at the side, such as a wallet, but was adopted by soldiers, originallyto support a musket, later to carry cases of powder charges, and now, cartridges.

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Bandolier

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A broad belt that passes over one shoulder, across the chest, and under one arm. Formerly it was a means of suspending articles at the side, such as a wallet, but was adopted by soldiers, originallyto support a musket, later to carry cases of powder charges, and now, cartridges.

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