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WWII ERA USCGRC “BAND” BELT BUCKLE - RARE & HTF - PLEASE LOOK:
$125.00
THIS LISTING IS FOR A VERY RARE AND NICE WWII ERA USCGRC (UNITED STATES COAST GUARD RESERVE CORPS) “BAND” BELT BUCKLE - ITS IN USED CONDITION WITH SIGNS OF WEAR ALL OVER. PLEASE LOOK AT THE PHOTOS. ITS APPROXIMATELY 2” X 2” WITH A 1” OPENING FOR THE BELT THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN WORN, LIKELY A DRESS BELT.- SIGNATURE REQUIRED UPON DELIVERY, THANK YOU.
HISTORY ON BELT SIZE:
Historical Context & Specs
- Standard Trouser / Utility Widths:Most standard U.S. military trouser and dress web belts during WWII measured roughly1.25 inches(32mm) to1-1/2 incheswide to fit standard belt loops.[1]
- 1-Inch Dress Belts:Narrower 1-inch widths were less common for standard enlisted trousers, often reserved for specialized dress uniform variations, specific auxiliary/band dress accessories, or private-purchase items.
- Materials:Period-authentic items feature either dark black/russet leather with open-frame brass buckles or cotton-web canvas configurations
