These WWI BAR teams used some pretty unique gear to get the job done! The cup on the belt was a neat idea, but I’m not sure how often (if ever) troops made use of this on the battlefield. By WWII, these belts were replaced by a single type of belt that only had BAR magazine pouches, no cup or sidearm pouches. Slightly different variations of this equipment were made for the US Army and US Marines, and interestingly, you can see the Marine assistant gunner shown in this video appears to be wearin

This shows a portable field shop like those used on the front lines in World War 1. These units included machining tools, equipment and power generators. Edited public domain footage from the US National Archives. #antiquetractorlfie #machining #machine #artillery #ww1 #tractors #truck #tractor #diesel #machining #machinery #tooling #blacksmith | Antique Tractor Life