I just bought a small collection of Kriegsmarine items from an old collection. I found this item to be rather interesting. I was told that it was a safety belt to be used on the decks of U-Boats or their conning towers during foul weather to ensure that a sailor or officer wasn't tossed overbaord. It is dated 11 November 1942 (exactly 70 years ago today). I would like to learn more about this belt and its market price in this condition (I think it was unissued).
Barry
Barry
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