M1956 Pistol Belt Question

[lonewoolf]

I have been looking at M1956 pistol belts with horozontal weave, they seem to be readily available. My question...They have markings for size and the military numbers, but should there be a MFG. name or a date ?
Thanks

[JBinIll]

M56 belts will not have a manufacturers stamp.The maker stamping was replaced by the DA number system in 1953.The DA system was in use from 1953-61.It was replaced by the DSA number system in 1962 which was in use from 1962-77.There is some information available on deciphering the contract year date and the maker with the DA and DSA numbering systems.

[lonewoolf]

Thank you, that is exactly the info I was looking for.