Original U.S. WWI Hate Belt made from Trouser Belt with 25 Attached Items 81mm Mortar These pouches would hold one

These pouches would hold one 20 round

and 27 were executed

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"

just stored condition

Original U.S. WWI Hate Belt made from Trouser Belt with 25 Attached Items 81mm Mortar These pouches would hold oneOriginal 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