suwanneetrader Posted August 17, 2013 #1 Posted August 17, 2013 I got this belt today. Lady said it was brought home to St. Pete, FL by her Great Grandfather from WWI. I have his name but no research. I think they called these captured German Belts with buttons of many outfits (I think most of these are Australian and English) friendship belts but if some are German buttons I don't get that, so maybe my memory is incorrect. I really like the one for MGC and the TANK. I believe the belt is a Saxony German unit. If William J. Forbes Sr. from St. Petersburg, FL. was a Marine (she did not know and is looking for more stuff) it could fit in my collection. Richard
suwanneetrader Posted August 17, 2013 Author #2 Posted August 17, 2013 A few more pics I have others if you want to see. RLM
suwanneetrader Posted August 17, 2013 Author #3 Posted August 17, 2013 LAST ONES SORRY FOR SO MANY RLM
suwanneetrader Posted August 17, 2013 Author #4 Posted August 17, 2013 Not my G Grandfathers but a neighbors. Richard
Sabrejet Posted August 17, 2013 #5 Posted August 17, 2013 You are quite correct Richard...there's a nice selection of British / Commonwealth regimental cap badges and shoulder titles on that belt. Such belts are not uncommon here also.
teufelhunde.ret Posted August 17, 2013 #7 Posted August 17, 2013 Lady said it was brought home to St. Pete, FL by her Great Grandfather from WWI. I have his name but no research. I think they If William J. Forbes Sr. from St. Petersburg, FL. was a Marine No one by that name shows up in WW1 era muster rolls - nice belt!
suwanneetrader Posted August 17, 2013 Author #8 Posted August 17, 2013 They are actually called "Hate Belts" Brad Brad: Now that you mention it I remember that also, but still doesn't describe this belt unless it was made up by a German soldier and then made a souvenir by my neighbor's G Grandfather. Thanks for the comments. Since his name did not show up in USMC rolls I'll wait a few days to see what else she finds and then sell or trade belt. Richard
MAW Posted August 18, 2013 #9 Posted August 18, 2013 People call them "Hate Belts"....but the term is really overused and inaccurate. It was popular to collect or trade buttons and insignia from Allies and the enemy.....they are just cool souvenirs; "hate" has little to nothing to do with it.
USCapturephotos Posted August 20, 2013 #10 Posted August 20, 2013 Very interesting relic. I have never owned a WW1 "hate belt" but do have one from WW2. I agree with MAW though that the name doesn't really describe what they were. Paul
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