Original U.S. WWI Hate Belt made from Trouser Belt with 25 Attached Items 81mm Mortar army serial number 35341505

army serial number 35341505

just stored condition

Special items (like matches or Halazone tablets) were packed in one unit but not the others due to space limitations

initially encountering only light resistance

These pouches would hold one 20 round

Original U.S. WWI Hate Belt made from Trouser Belt with 25 Attached Items 81mm Mortar army serial number 35341505Original 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. This is an original WW1 U. S. trouser belt in very nice condition showing some light use. The belt buckle is marked PAT. JAN. 12 04 (Mills production). Belt