Soviet Military Equipment, Cold War Era
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M 1949 Leather Waist Belt with Hangers for Air Force Officer Dagger, dated
1950. This type was
manufactured only until 1952, at which point it was replaced by a much cheaper to
produce belt in braided
brown cotton. Made in Soviet-occupied Germany as part of war reparations and shows
a German maker
mark. Extremely scarce piece in excellent condition, complete with all of its
brass hardware.

Army / Air Force belt with dagger hangers for a full dress / parade uniform
of a Full Colonel, 1960s-80s. This highly uncommon belt is in gold brocade of the
same quality as Generals / Admirals belts was allowed only for full colonels,
whereas lower ranking officers used belts in softer gold cloth. During much of the
Cold War, Soviet Army or AF officers would use this belt with dagger attachments
only for special occasions such as military parades or honor guard detail. In
excellent condition.

Army / Air Force officer full dress belt with dagger hangers, dated 1982.
Unusually large size, will fit up to XXXL (50") waist, adjustable to almost
any smaller size. Excellent condition. This type of belt was used very sparingly
after the 1958 change in uniform regulations and is much less common than the
similar naval officer belt.

Army enlisted man belt in genuine leather, dated 1982. Will fit up to 44" waist,
easily adjustable to smaller sizes. This "Deluxe" model was issued to EM and NCOs
serving in elite "showcase" units or deployed abroad in Warsaw Pact countries such
as East Germany. Far scarcer than the standard issue Soviet EM / NCO belts in
cheap ersatz leather. In very good condition.

M 1940 Waist Belt with Hangers for Navy Officer Dagger, 1940-
1947. Early, narrower pattern, featuring so-called "kind
lions" on the buckles and without the larger round buckle
up front. In excellent condition. Fits up to a 42" waist.
This rare and desirable WW2 model is a perfect accompaniment
for a wartime-dated or a very early post-war Soviet dagger.