army belt

The belt is one of the important elements of men's clothing, which has been known since ancient times. Today, it is needed not only to support trousers or as a practical accessory. It emphasizes the overall style and sense of taste.

In recent years, a new breath has been acquiring the military style known to everyone. In particular, many men were interested in military belts, which have already become a kind of classic. And this is easy to understand, because they have a number of advantages.

If we talk about style and an unusual approach to choosing such an accessory as a belt, then you should start with the correct name of their types. It turns out that such, at first glance, not the most remarkable detail has quite a lot of different nuances. Let's try to understand them in more detail, having examined the individual elements of the army belt, which allow us to determine its type.

Classic trouser belt, which was originally used in military uniforms, consists of a standard tape, a buckle, several loops necessary for general support, and a buckle. In addition, most military belts were decorated with metal or brass plaques, which, as a rule, were engraved with the symbols of the military units or the state to which they belonged.

Of course, for a military attribute, its practicality, and not design or style, plays a key role. The color of the tape could vary from black to brown, beige and even white, which completely depended on the type and purpose of the belt. The buckle was more dense and closed, and in modern belts there are even automatic options. The abundance of belt loops was necessary not only for better fixation of the tape, but also for attaching various ammunition, such as a flask or holster.

It is easy to understand that even the simplest soldier's belt is strikingly different from our usual fashion accessories. Of course, this is especially noticeable if we take as an example a real military belt, which is often used as additional ammunition. As a result, we can distinguish the following characteristic features that distinguish a military waist belt:

• One of the main and important features is high quality. Such an accessory is made of reliable leather or tarpaulin, it is highly resistant to various factors such as cuts, scratches, moisture and sun;
• military belt width, as a rule, it is noticeably larger than that of "civilians", and may exceed 6-7 cm;
• A characteristic feature is a plaque. The decoration is inconspicuous. Despite the fact that many troops of the world have abandoned belts as an official integral part of ammunition, there is always an engraving on the plates in the form of a symbol of the type of military forces or the coat of arms of the country;
• May have additional movable or fixed loops.

It is worth emphasizing that a real soldier's belt was made in such a way as to provide ease and convenience for a warrior.That is why such accessories turn out to be very practical, the buckle mechanisms are reliable, the material noticeably prevails in quality in comparison with the same classic trouser or “casual” belts.

The men's belt has undergone a huge number of changes and innovations throughout its history. It is not surprising that even in the army there are quite a few types of this piece of uniform. To date, it is very difficult to single out any general classification that would make it easy to pick up something specific.

For example, among modern connoisseurs of the "military" style, army belts from the times of the USSR are very popular. And we are talking about real field, not officer's waist belts. The main advantage of such an accessory is a rather high quality, because if we are talking about a real belt of those times, then you can easily imagine how competently they were made, even if today they have retained a presentable appearance and reliability.

The same can be said not only about the belt itself, but also about its buckle.. Its mechanism is quite simple and reliable. And, of course, we must not forget about its main detail - the field version has always been with a plaque decorated with an engraving in the form of a star.

The belts of the military forces of NATO countries also deserve special attention. There is a wide scope of choice for those who are interested in something non-standard. There are belts with a double buckle, as a rule these are ceremonial options, combined, with additional pockets and belt loops, belts with an automatic buckle.Most of them, when compared with the same uniforms from the times of the USSR, are new-style belts.

As for decoration and engravings, a rectangular or semicircular plaque is a kind of standard for many field options. The engraving differs depending on the country or even the type of unit where this equipment option is used.

It is also worth noting the ceremonial options. Their distinguishing feature is the use of a leather substitute, which, however, was of quite good quality for this type of material. Also noteworthy is the loose buckle, devoid of decorations and more open than it becomes like a classic trouser type. The width of the ceremonial belts is much smaller - about 4-5 cm. They were also often highlighted in white.

By the way, the coloring is also a feature that distinguishes modern uniform belts.. They are made of dense fabric or tarpaulin, their classic color is khaki or dark camouflage. Also, they are characterized by small automatic buckles that allow you to easily adjust the length of the belt and fix it.

It is important to understand that today we are acquiring an army belt for general style. But initially it was intended for completely different purposes. That is why when creating such an accessory, the most rough but reliable materials were used. Many people know that if you want to buy a really high-quality leather belt, then you should pay attention to the military version of such an accessory. Even the old uniforms from the times of the USSR can give odds to modern expensive brands.

Also, don't underestimate the canvas belt. Today it is a priority material for modern uniforms and tactical elements of uniforms. They are quite strong and light. But various leather substitutes are considered an impractical type of material for military uniforms. These are found only in the case of simplified dress types of belts.

Very rarely, military options can boast rich decor. Most often, it was inherent in field belts, which were equipped with a badge. For example, the same samples of the military uniform of the USSR were engraved with a star. Some modern uniforms may decorate inscriptions. But this is rather an exception to the rule, since engraving and additional decor are a hallmark of more “younger” styles.

Military style is clearly not for lovers of a rich palette. As in the case of engraving, military belts are characterized by a peculiar modesty in terms of colors. In general, the following standard tones can be distinguished:

• Brown and some of its shades;
• Dark blue. Found among naval units;
• "Sand" color or "khaki";
• Standard camouflage;
• White color is, as a rule, ceremonial options for belts;

A distinctive feature of classic military belts is their width. It significantly exceeds “civilian” standards and is usually 6-7 cm. It is interesting that their length does not change quite often, so do not be surprised if, when choosing a military belt, you do not find the usual size indicators according to waist circumference. Instead, the military version is equipped with an automatic buckle and additional movable belt loops that make it easy to “fit” the belt to the desired parameters without losing material.

Usually there are no problems with wearing an army belt. Consider the fact that it is used as a stylish accessory. However, you can follow some guidelines:

• The buckle must always be on the left;
• It is customary to tighten the army belt tight enough. This will be especially appropriate if you use it under military type pants so that the buckle or plaque does not twist;
• Try to insert it into all loose belt loops, so that nothing sags;
• To learn how to properly fasten an army belt, always be guided by the position of the buckle. It should always be clearly centered.