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Bandoliers

Scope note

Shoulder belts worn across the breast that hold ammunition within pockets, loops, or cases or from which a wallet might be suspended at the side; also, decorated straps worn over the shoulder and across the breast by North American Indians. For bags with attached straps worn by North American Indians over the shoulder and across the breast, use "bandolier bags."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000250556

Broader Terms used

shoulder belts

Equivalent Terms used

bandolier

Created

13yrs ago

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