Original U.S. WWI Hate Belt made from Trouser Belt with 25 Attached Items 81mm Mortar just stored condition

just stored condition

delay fuzes and then installed in grenades

These having been used had been in storage probably for twenty years prior to sale and then deposited with IMA

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

USA" the reverse stamped "25th Aero Squadron"

Original U.S. WWI Hate Belt made from Trouser Belt with 25 Attached Items 81mm Mortar just stored conditionOriginal 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