Original U.S. WWI Imperial German Hate Souvenir Belt With 28 Attached Items MG 34 Mounts and all three barrel bands

and all three barrel bands still have their U markings

The biggest difference from the Mark II was the unification of the receiver

The liner is attached to the shell by means of seven rivets that include the linking of the two piece chin strap to the shell

The serial Number 231804 can be found on the barrel

Overall length: 30 1/4”

Original U.S. WWI Imperial German Hate Souvenir Belt With 28 Attached Items MG 34 Mounts and all three barrel bandsOriginal Item: One of a kind. American soldiers were known for their love of souvenirs in the Great War; So, a lot of material history of the war came across the Atlantic with returning soldiers. Among collectors of military memorabilia from World War One "SOUVENIR BELTS" are items of interest. German soldiers' leather belts, and other belts from participating armies, that were festooned with buttons from soldiers' uniforms are called Hate Belts