Original Imperial German WWI Hate Belt with Gott Mit Uns Prussian Buckle and Later-Added WWII DI Books & Films including the French Army

including the French Army

The Gorget is faintly maker marked on the back of one of the hooks

and now shows an impression of the grip texture

(Obermaschinenmaat)

This indicates the Unteroffiziere mit Portepee (NCO with Portepee) rank of Feldwebel

Original Imperial German WWI Hate Belt with Gott Mit Uns Prussian Buckle and Later-Added WWII DI Books & Films including the French ArmyOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is an original Imperial German WWI leather enlisted belt converted into what collectors commonly call a hate belt or souvenir belt. It retains its Prussian Gott Mit Uns belt buckle and carries 21 attached buttons and insignia representing several military and civilian organizations. Most of the attached pieces are German uniform buttons, while at least two American insignia were added during or after WWII. Souvenir