{"product_id":"soviet-officer-parade-belt-gold-brocade","title":"Soviet Officer Parade Belt – USSR Army Ceremonial Belt with Gold Brocade","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet officer parade belt is an original ceremonial belt of the type worn by officers of the Soviet Army for military parades and official holiday celebrations. It has a gold-colored silk brocade weave with black and red stitched lines and a brass buckle showing the five-pointed star. It is a nice piece for Cold War militaria collectors and reenactors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceremonial officer's belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold War (1945–1991)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass \/ gold-toned metal with a five-pointed star, hammer and sickle and a laurel wreath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBelt Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-colored silk brocade weave with decorative black and red stitched lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLining:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth fabric on the reverse, often yellow or khaki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal eyelets and a sliding hook system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold \/ yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal \/ Reproduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR (Soviet Union)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition with signs of age and use. The buckle has a natural patina. The fabric is sturdy, though there may be minor fraying or age-related wear typical of military surplus; please see the close-up photos for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eParade belts like this were part of the dress uniform of the Soviet officer corps and were worn on ceremonial occasions rather than in the field. The brocade and star buckle make it a visual item for display on a Soviet officer's dress uniform, in a Cold War collection or in a historical reenactment kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67681917501589,"sku":"EBAY-406888115653","price":71.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-officer-parade-belt-gold-brocade-1.jpg?v=1791721551","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-officer-parade-belt-gold-brocade","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}