A belt of [[ammunition]] as feeding device for belt-fed [[gun|firearms]]. Commonly [[machine gun]], [[minigun]] or [[Gatling gun]].

The [[rifle cartridge|cartridges]] are held in chains of looped metal links which can be connected to form belts of any length. It may disintegrate after firing or not. These disposable links are discarded (along with the empty [[shell casing]]s) upon firing. 

Not to be confused with a [[bandolier]], which is a belt or sash containing cartridges worn on a person's chest, or an [[ammunition pouch]], which is a [[pouch]] for holding ammunition that may be worn around the waist.