1. shoulder belts with loops or pockets for holding cartridges or ammunition
Usage: military; historical

Examples

• The soldiers wore bandoliers across their chests during the campaign.
• Revolutionary fighters often carried bandoliers filled with rifle cartridges.
• The museum displayed Civil War bandoliers alongside other military equipment.
• Bandoliers allowed troops to carry extra ammunition while keeping their hands free.
• The leather bandoliers were crossed over the guerrilla fighter’s uniform.
• Collectors prize authentic bandoliers from various historical conflicts.