Original German Pre-WWII Army Heer Officers 58mm Tan Leather Open Claw Buckle Belt with Cross Strap U.S. Air Force The Murata however remained in

The Murata however remained in service for the Russo-Japanese War of 1904/1905

made of cast iron

also an "Army brat" herself

The inner shell though has suffered some corrosion from moisture and age

The double breasted front closure features 6 pebbled buttons on each side

Original German Pre-WWII Army Heer Officers 58mm Tan Leather Open Claw Buckle Belt with Cross Strap U.S. Air Force The Murata however remained inOriginal Item: Only One Available. The belt with open claw belt buckle was original worn during the Weimar Reichswehr era and continued into the Third Reich with minor modifications enacted in May 1934. The open claw belt buckle was authorized for wear by almost all political and military organizations during the Third Reich period with a variety of different institution dates. When worn by political personnel the buckle color was to match the button