*USSR (Soviet Union), Cold War Era, Naval Officer’s Dirk Belt & Hangers, Model 1955 Pattern, Star & Anchor Mounts*
A Soviet Navy officer’s ceremonial belt and suspension hangers for carrying the naval dirk (kortik), of the pattern introduced in 1955 and widely used throughout the Cold War period.
The belt is constructed from black woven fabric consistent with the parade belts issued to Soviet naval officers, fitted with gilt brass mounts and hardware. The circular mounts display the distinctive Soviet naval emblem of a fouled anchor surrounded by a laurel wreath and surmounted by a five-pointed star. This device represents the VMF (Voyenno-Morskoy Flot), the naval forces of the Soviet Union.
Two suspension straps extend from the belt, each terminating in gilt metal dagger hooks designed to attach to the suspension rings of the Soviet naval officer’s dirk scabbard. A small stabilising chain connects the slings, helping keep the dirk correctly aligned when worn with the officer’s parade uniform.
The fittings retain good detail to the anchor, wreath and star motifs, and the belt remains complete with both hangers and connecting chain.
Approx. Measurements – Belt length: approx. 102 cm.
History Note:
The Soviet naval officer’s dirk (kortik) formed an important part of the VMF parade and dress uniform during the Cold War period. Following reforms to Soviet military dress in the mid-1950s, the Model 1955 naval belt and hanger system was introduced to carry the dagger when worn with full ceremonial uniform.
These belts typically featured black moiré or woven fabric with gilt brass mounts bearing the Soviet naval emblem of star and anchor. They remained in service for several decades and were worn by naval officers during parades, ceremonial occasions and formal duties across the Soviet fleet.
*Condition*
Good overall condition for a Cold War period uniform accessory. The belt remains complete with both suspension slings and stabilising chain. The gilt mounts retain clear detail with some light age-related wear and minor surface oxidation visible to the reverse of the fittings. The fabric belt shows expected light handling wear. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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