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Is this a military garrison belt? I've had quite a few but the buckle configuration is different on this one. It is 1 3/4" wide and the only markings I could find are the size (36) and the logo "Colt Quality" around the figure of a horse and "Genuine Bridle Cowhide". I found the logo belongs to Colt-Cromwell Co. who have been around along time and made some leather military items (holsters) but specialize in boots.

 

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Thanks for the quick replies. Is the belt WW2 vintage or ??

 

Yes

 

it was typically worn early and pre war with the 4 pocket uniform jacket.Often the uniform model had the brass belt hooks to support the belt.

 

Its also an Army pattern.The Marine Corps wore a belt as well but was cordovan color.The belts tended to fade out mid war and by the time of the ike jackets didnt see much use or wear state side or overseas even in units not widely dis-charged in the new ike jackets.

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I agree with all of the above, as for some reason I've had a fascination with these leather garrison belts since I was a teenager. I suppose it was because that it took me so long to find one before the days of the internet.

 

I will say something with respect to Doyer's comment. I agree with all of it, with one exception. That is that the USMC leather belts were cordovan collar during the war. The "issue" ones were black. Pre-war ones had the dark brown color, which is what cordovan is, but the issue WWII belts are black. Around As near as I can tell, the brown for the belts and visors on hats went away with the 1937 uniform changes, though perhaps a bit later. Interestingly, Marines continued to wear the brown on the dress shoes. Of course it wouldn't surprise me if some of the private purchase belts were still the cordovan color.

Steve

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That is that the USMC leather belts were cordovan collar during the war. The "issue" ones were black. Pre-war ones had the dark brown color, which is what cordovan is, but the issue WWII belts are black. Around As near as I can tell, the brown for the belts and visors on hats went away with the 1937 uniform changes, though perhaps a bit later. Interestingly, Marines continued to wear the brown on the dress shoes. Of course it wouldn't surprise me if some of the private purchase belts were still the cordovan color.

Steve

 

I thought black leather replaced cordovan/dark mahogany brown late in the war or postwar. Also, that black shoes/boots came about when the belt and cap changes were made.

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