Czech Army Leather Belt Loop with D-Ring
Good used condition. Fully functional and field-ready, with light wear and typical service markings.
Genuine Issue Surplus
KEY FEATURES
This is the original Czech Army leather belt loop with D-ring.
Cold War Load-Bearing Origins
Issued to the Czechoslovak People's Army (ČSLA) for the vz. 60 field webbing system, this leather hanger served as a vital suspension point. Soldiers slid these loops directly onto their standard field belts to anchor combat Y-straps and heavy gear pouches, distributing pack weight evenly across the torso during extended field manoeuvres.
Tough Leather and Steel Build
Built from thick vegetable-tanned saddle leather, each loop is formed with a secure fold locked by three hollow rivets in a reinforced triangular pattern. The fixed olive-painted steel D-ring provides a tough, immovable anchor that withstands heavy downward tension without bending, distorting, or pulling free under strain.
Practical Modern Belt Utility
Designed to fit utility belts up to 45mm wide, this keeper translates effortlessly into civilian outdoor use. It offers a low-profile attachment point for clipping carabiners, tools, gloves, or keys on bushcraft trips, workshop duties, or historical reenactments, outperforming modern plastic clips in both strength and vintage character.
Equip your belt rig with genuine Cold War military hardware for dependable everyday field use.
This item was used by the Czech Army during the Late Cold War (1961–1991) and is in Grade 1 condition. It is in very good condition with plenty of life left. We recommend giving it a wash before wearing.
| Product Code | SKU6196K |
| Department | Accessories |
| Condition/Grade | Grade 1 |
| Era | Late Cold War (1961–1991) |
| Issuing Country | Czech |
| Service | Army |
| Material | Vegetable-Tanned Cowhide Leather |
| Hardware | Olive-Coated Steel D-Ring |
| Fastening Type | Triple Hollow Steel Rivets |
| Belt Loop Clearance | Up to 45 mm (1.75 in) |
| Original Military System | ČSLA vz. 60 Load-Bearing Equipment |
| Colour / Pattern | Brown |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Age Group | Adults |
| Key Features | Lightweight, Packable |
| Activities | Camping & Bushcraft, Hiking & Trekking, Historical Reenactment, Workwear & DIY |
Grade 1 represents solid, fully functional military surplus that has been deployed or issued but remains in great usable condition with plenty of life left.
- Functionality: 100% field-ready. All main zippers, press studs, drawstrings, and buckles work as intended with no critical faults.
- Fabric & Wear: Structurally sound with light cosmetic wear, minor abrasion, or subtle fading from normal military use and laundering.
- Markings & Personalisation: May feature soldier names, unit numbers, service markings, or light depot stamps written on tags or fabric.
- Repairs: May include neat, professional military-standard stitches or minor reinforcement patches that do not compromise gear integrity.
- Storage & Cleanliness: Gear is serviceable straight out of the box, though a standard initial wash or airing is recommended to clear typical military surplus storage scent and minor handling dust.
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