Original Imperial German WWI Hate Belt with M1915 Prussian Steel Buckle & 19 Attached Buttons 40mm BOFORS a charming and very clever

a charming and very clever piece of artwork

Master Sergeant Louis Beaumont army serial number 32055753

This examples in fine condition with some original finish and crisp markings

except for a 61 stamped on the outside leather chin strap

with a 12" fullered blade bearing small German proof to the lower spine

Original Imperial German WWI Hate Belt with M1915 Prussian Steel Buckle & 19 Attached Buttons 40mm BOFORS a charming and very cleverOriginal 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