Original Imperial German WWI Hate Belt with M1915 Prussian Steel Buckle & 17 Attached Buttons Gun Parts however it also still has

however it also still has almost all of the original bright finish

The most notable aspect is the original period white MP painted on the front

and is marked Wm

Commander Ewart's obituary and grave marker can be found at this link

Action: Back Action Percussion

Original Imperial German WWI Hate Belt with M1915 Prussian Steel Buckle & 17 Attached Buttons Gun Parts however it also still hasOriginal 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. German soldiers' leather belts, and other belts from participating armies, that were festooned with buttons from soldiers' uniforms are called Hate Belts Souvenir