I bought the 1899 oliver belt and yoke along with the related valise, and after some experimentation and a lot of photographic research I think I have mastered the basics of this very strap-happy system. Don't despair if at first it seems impossibly weird; Dr Oliver was on to something. The weakness of the system (other than the too-small GLASS canteen) seems to be generally considered to be the ammo pouch or cartridge box. It would appear that this pouch is to be hooked on to the braces as well as held by the belt, for it has both brass rings to take the hooks and a belt loop. However, this combination presented some practical difficulties to me as I experimented with the harness system. I wished to balance the weight of the loaded valise and greatcoat with some weight at the front by loading the cartridge pouch. Reenactors and others wishing to use the 1899 oliver system will confront this issue of balance just as the Canadian troops did 120 years ago; I wish you the best in figuring out how to attach this pouch while still being able to unstrap the harness by yourself. All that said, this piece like all the leather stuff I've had from WPG is well made, accurate to period, and likely durable in action. Delivery and service consistently finest quality.

Achtermann - US

I am so pleased with this pouch. With it’s addition I now have the complete kit. WPG is the only source for Boer War kit for the Canadian soldier impression. I’ve noticed from period photos that colour of the pouch seems to vary so I don’t worry that the leather is a lighter shade. It will darken with use.

Enfield 577 - CA

Great belt pouch. I don't reenact, but I use the pouch when hiking & camping. It holds almost all of the essential survival gear you want on your person at all times. With the two brass loops on the back, you can also use the pouch as a small shoulder bag. Finally, construction is fantastic. I think I could throw this pouch off a mountain and it would survive fine.

Jebediah the GyroCaptain - Northern Illinois