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Post by brzeczyszczykiewicz on Dec 8, 2015 11:31:32 GMT -5
Hello, I'm wondering whether Soviet infantry men wore black belts? I know that they wore brown belts, also; where could I get repro leather military belts? I have a belt buckle and I need a belt to attach it to.
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Post by aldrich on Dec 8, 2015 11:38:26 GMT -5
The two most common Russian belts would have been a plain leather belt with a roller belt buckle, or a US garrison belt. While oftentimes Russian leather equipment was brown, I have seen black items as well. The belts with the large buckles and the hammer and sickle on them are postwar unfortunately.
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Post by brzeczyszczykiewicz on Dec 8, 2015 11:40:28 GMT -5
Ok, cheers Al. My airsoft impression is late-war/post-war infantry anyway. Do you know where I can get the belt?
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Post by aldrich on Dec 8, 2015 19:13:17 GMT -5
The belts used by the Russians during this time period looked like this: I managed to actually find a used solid leather belt just like this at a thrift shop. Reproduction belts can be found fairly easily for around 40 usd. Given how simple the design is, however, I would try your luck on ebay or at thrift shops. Just be careful not to get anything with a chrome buckle.
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Post by Dracul on Dec 8, 2015 22:20:48 GMT -5
If I remember correctly, didn't the Soviet Naval Infantry wear black gear? Like they wore all the same type of leather and webbing, but just in black.
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Post by brzeczyszczykiewicz on Dec 9, 2015 11:02:33 GMT -5
I'm currently using a Brown leather post-war belt. When I consider WW2, then I'll use the claw belt.
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Post by aldrich on Dec 9, 2015 12:04:14 GMT -5
When it comes to naval infantry there is a mixture of gear. Some would have had the post war looking leather belts with the large navy buckle, while others may have gotten standard issue belts. Either would be fine.
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Post by brzeczyszczykiewicz on Dec 9, 2015 12:41:00 GMT -5
Cheers
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Post by brzeczyszczykiewicz on Dec 12, 2015 14:00:29 GMT -5
Currently, I have a Mosin Nagant pouch, a belt, a belt buckle and a canteen. Next week, I'll order an F1 grenade (deactivated) and the grenade pouch.
Sorry for this random question but; would it be accurate to wear canteens on the back of the belt or on the front?
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Post by tango on Dec 12, 2015 17:03:00 GMT -5
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Post by brzeczyszczykiewicz on Dec 12, 2015 18:43:37 GMT -5
Yeah I know, the belt I have is made of canvas webbing and coated in leather.
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Post by aldrich on Dec 12, 2015 23:21:08 GMT -5
I believe the one you are referencing is actually somewhat different. The wartime composite belt is mostly canvas with a few odd leather parts sewn on for support. The postwar coats the canvas entirely with a synthetic material. Here are the examples of the Russian belts used in WWII vs. postwar for anyone to use as reference. Hope this helps. Standard Leather belt: Composite Belt: Naval Infantry Belt (WWII): Cold War Synthetic Belt:
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Post by ba64 on Dec 13, 2015 19:37:41 GMT -5
A lot of leather and even shoe repair shops will stitch your buckle on to a plain brown leather belt. There are small business leather shops that will cut leather to size for you and punch the holes.
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