Original German WWI Hate Belt German Badges & Signs 24 Mar 1981

24 Mar 1981

killed in action January 11

fleece lining and clear labels indicate XXXL size 12-13 and well-known maker BRISTOLITE

replacing Major General Gaffey

The optics are still clear and the telescope is functional

Original German WWI Hate Belt German Badges & Signs 24 Mar 1981Original Item: One of a kind. American soldiers were known for their love of souvenirs in the Great War; So, a lot of material history of the war came across the Atlantic with returning soldiers. Among collectors of military memorabilia from World War One "HATE BELTS" are items of interest. German soldiers' leather belts, and other belts from participating armies, that were festooned with buttons from soldiers uniforms are called Hate Belts Souvenir