This is a field belt used by regular army soldiers from North Vietnam during the 1960's and 1970's. Of cotton construction with a design very similar to the American belt. Sets of three metal gromets are applied through the entire body.

The buckle is made of aluminum. A catch which is a cut-out of the shape of the buckle engages to secure the belt in the closed position. A star is applied in relief to the front of the buckle.

US headgear in general is currently being reproduced. It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this headgear. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of the collectible.