Original Imperial German WWI Hate Belt with Gott Mit Uns Prussian Buckle and Later-Added WWII DI Books & Films and cleaned to the point

and cleaned to the point where you can no longer see any types of markings on the blade

and now shows an impression of the grip texture

This indicates the Unteroffiziere mit Portepee (NCO with Portepee) rank of Feldwebel

There are some numeral stampings on the butt stock

including the French Army

Original Imperial German WWI Hate Belt with Gott Mit Uns Prussian Buckle and Later-Added WWII DI Books & Films and cleaned to the pointOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is an original Imperial German WWI leather enlisted belt converted into what collectors commonly call a hate belt or souvenir belt. It retains its Prussian Gott Mit Uns belt buckle and carries 21 attached buttons and insignia representing several military and civilian organizations. Most of the attached pieces are German uniform buttons, while at least two American insignia were added during or after WWII. Souvenir