Webbing belt used by Communist forces in Malaya, 1955 (c)

This belt was captured during the Malayan Emergency (1948-1957) and illustrates the type of kit used by the Communist Terrorists (CTs) in Malaya. It is an old British Pattern 37 webbing belt strengthened by leather inserts. The leather pouch is probably Chinese in origin and the associated parang, or knife is locally made.