Belt, Web, Waist, EM, M-1937
The pants web belt is true khaki in color, with metal buckle and tip. The metal is originally painted flat black. However, this example shows the metal being worn down, showing the brass. More often than not, you'll find originals in this state, with only a bit of their blank paint still showing. You can always take a flat model paint and touch it up to restore that black color to it. Later war belts had a darker green olive drab, what is known as Olive Drab #7 (OD #7). Best to stick with the early khaki for versatility.
The officer's belt has a closed metal buckle with a friction lock on it and won't look right for an enlisted man's impression. |
