Thanks, William! I am still on Cloud Nine!! The belts are very white and powdery... I am hesitant to pry at them too much. Do you know how I should go about cleaning them?by Wagriff
Thanks, William! I am still on Cloud Nine!! The belts are very white and powdery... I am hesitant to pry at them too much. Do you know how I should go about cleaning them?
INSAINE what people throw out isn't it !?!?!?!
Well done on saving history
WOW!!!!!
Personally, I think I would try a leather treatment. Start with something mild like saddle soap and see if it will loosen up any. If not, look into the reconditioning oils and such next. It will, no doubt, be a long and tedious process, but considering the present condition they are in, there's not really much to lose by carefully trying.
William
"Much that once was, is lost. For none now live who remember it."
Good work there Joe!-it is sad to see how someone's treasured memorabilia gets tossed out though-at least it's ended up with you who appreciates it all.
WOW !!! A Schmolle & Comp 37' and a Richard Sieper & Sohn belt catch....Any pics of the tabs ?
I'd rather be A "RaD Man than a Mad Man "
Belts cleaned up nicely!
Gwar, the parade buckle is marked WLD. The combat buckle tab looks like it says Schweider?
Excellent job! They look Great! Well done!
William
"Much that once was, is lost. For none now live who remember it."
Thanks, William! I brought the belts to Gary and he worked his magic on them.
Joe, I would define a 2 piece as a parade buckle - for me these are early and mid war combat belts.
( love the wear on the steel one btw. Looks like the owner hit the dirt a few times dodging the bullets!! )
Cheers, Dan
" I'm putting off procrastination until next week "
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