07-18-2007, 07:33 PM
Doc,
The Model 1932 belt (with the nickel plated double-claw buckle) was used just, or even more as often. In 1947, the brass variation was introduced. All were used by officers, with or without the cross-strap, on gymnasterka and greatcoats.
Every now and and then, in period photos, one can catch EM (privates up to senior sergeants) wearing any one of these...
The Model 1932 belt (with the nickel plated double-claw buckle) was used just, or even more as often. In 1947, the brass variation was introduced. All were used by officers, with or without the cross-strap, on gymnasterka and greatcoats.
Every now and and then, in period photos, one can catch EM (privates up to senior sergeants) wearing any one of these...
