Hi, Medal guy,
Correct, and my error. I also have samples of each and should have checked.
Hi, 44 AMP,
Yes, the links were classed as expendable in combat, like the ammo itself, and items like M1 clips. In training, links and clips were salvaged when possible and fired cases were picked up for reloading blank cartridges. (That is why boxes of blanks usually show varying headstamps.)
Jim
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