The ALICE Slide Clip is a genuine piece of military surplus hardware designed to provide a simple attachment point for equipment carried on a belt or vest. The sliding rear gate allows the clip to be opened, positioned on the belt or vest and then secured in place without requiring the attached item to be permanently threaded onto the belt. Its black anodised finish provides a subdued appearance and corrosion resistance, making it useful for practical field gear, equipment restoration and military collections.
Features
- Genuine military surplus hardware
- Designed for attaching equipment to belts and vests
- Sliding rear gate for attachment and removal
- Black anodised finish
- Corrosion-resistant finish
- Compact attachment solution for field equipment
- Useful for securing compatible pouches and accessories
- Suitable for military equipment restoration and collectors
- Individual surplus pieces may vary in colour, quality and style
History
The clip is associated with the ALICE (All-Purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment) load-carrying system developed for the United States military. ALICE was formally adopted as US Army Standard A on 17 January 1973, following development through the LINCLOE programme. It replaced the earlier M-1956 and M-1967 load-carrying equipment systems and became a defining US military field-equipment system of the Cold War era.
The ALICE system was designed around modular components that could be configured for different loads and field requirements. Its simple attachment hardware helped make individual pouches and accessories readily configurable on the load-bearing belt and associated equipment.
Specifications
Product Code: POG000
Product Type: ALICE Slide Clip
Condition: Used
Finish: Black Anodised
Attachment: Sliding rear gate
Compatibility: Compatible ALICE-style belts and equipment
Construction: Military surplus
The ALICE Slide Clip remains useful beyond its original military context, particularly for restoring older load-carrying equipment or adding compatible accessories to field and outdoor gear. Its straightforward sliding-gate design reflects the practical, modular approach that made the ALICE system an enduring part of military equipment history.