Partial 8mm MG Belt ???

[K98 Man]

Can anyone ID this partial belt? Just curious what it is from. Also what are the head stamps on the ammo?

 

[haak48]

UK 7,9 Besa. Mixture of AP (w) & ball, UK manufacture. JH

 

[K98 Man]

Never knew the Brit's used 8mm. Interesting...

 

[actiondan]

I believe their crew served MGs/mounted MGs were 7.92. I cant remember the name off hand.

 

[shooterike]

BESA 7.92mm ammo and belt

Looks to be for the 7.92mm BESA armoured vehicle machinegun. British ww2. The Brits called their version of the 8mm Mauser cartridge "7.92mm". Identical to the German 7.9mm cartridge, except for markings and other minor details. In the USA, we just call it 8mm Mauser. I've put a lot of it down range with my 34.