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Korean war US Army Utility Belt -
This is a US Army combat belt. As issued during the Korean war. Of canvis construction with
multiple columns of 3 metal eyelets encircling the entire length of the belt. Each end of the
belt has metal devices that engage to secure the belt closed.
The eyelets were used as a means to hang accessories from them. Items such as
picks,
first aid kits,
canteens, etc.
could be carried on the belt by using a twisted wire hook.
The same type of belt design was employed during
World War One ,
World war Two and the
Vietnam war.
Differences between the periods consisted primarily of construction materials and the
design of the buckle mechanism.
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detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined
points that should be noted.
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This Korean War US military collectible may be currently
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other Korean war US military collectibles, you can do so by
going to our
US Military Collectibles Price Guide.
Where we cover items from the Army, air Force, Navy and other organizations.
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