*Soviet - USSR, Cold War Era c.1970s–1980s, Enlisted Man’s Parade /Service Belt, Brown Leather with Khaki Star Buckle, Complete Original Example*
A good and original Soviet Army enlisted man’s parade/service belt, dating to the later Cold War period and retaining its distinctive khaki-painted metal buckle with the iconic five-pointed star and central hammer and sickle emblem. This is the softer leather dress-service variant rather than the more rigid field-issued tarpaulin type, intended for barracks wear, parade dress, and walking-out uniform rather than front-line field use.
The broad brown leather belt is of supple construction with a smooth finished outer face and suede reverse, fitted with the classic rectangular Soviet buckle featuring the raised five-pointed star motif with radiating rays and central hammer and sickle emblem. The buckle is of the standard pattern with the leather belt simply passed through and secured, while the opposing catch end retains its stitched leather fitting with sewn-in brass loop. The khaki-painted finish to the buckle, rather than bright polished brass, is typical of later Soviet production from the 1970s through the 1980s.
This remains the standard enlisted man’s pattern rather than the separate officer’s belt type, and is a very recognisable piece of everyday Soviet military uniform equipment from the final decades of the USSR.
Approx. Measurements – Length: 115 cm. Width: 4 cm.
History Note:
Soviet enlisted belts of this type were worn across the Red Army, Airborne Forces, and many supporting branches throughout the Cold War. While harsher synthetic “kirza” belts were commonly used for field service, softer leather examples such as this were preferred for parade, barracks, and service dress, offering a smarter appearance while retaining the instantly recognisable Soviet star buckle. Variants of this pattern remained in widespread use until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.
*Condition *
Good original condition with honest service wear throughout. The buckle retains much of its original khaki-painted finish with expected rubbing, edge wear, and age-related paint loss exposing the underlying metal. Leather remains supple and complete with general surface wear, creasing, and age-related marks consistent with use. No factory markings on the leather. No major damage noted and displays very well. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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