Issued Romanian Leather Belt w/Badge
Issued Romanian Leather Belt w/Badge

Vendor:Americana Pipedream Apparel

Issued Romanian Leather Belt w/Badge

$9.99
Description

Looking for a solid leather belt?  The "genuine leather" garbage you'll overpay for at the store cracks and falls apart in less than a year. Using straightforward techniques and solid materials, these belts are what a leather belt was meant to be before fast fashion entered the picture. Coming with black or brass buckles, these Romanian leather belts are constructed from only the finest Balkan hide. In addition to their extreme inherent value, these belts feature the state crest of the former Socialist Republic of Romania. Like most Romanian surplus, these are rock-solid pieces of surplus, the bread and butter of AP, hence the 19th-century pros we leave hanging above the company bidet, penned by the man himself. 

The Short and Sweet:

  • Classic all leather belt 
  • Sick buckle based on the fictional setting 
  • Authentic Romanian surplus 
  • Fits waists from ~45" - 30" 

Why you need it:

As stated, these leather belts were made with surprising quality out of solid Balkan cow leather. Unlike store-bought alternatives, these belts won't crack or disintegrate after a year of use. Perfect for styling with a pair of jeans or your Combloc LARP, the only thing you need to consider is the beefy width of these bad boys, coming in at around 1 3/4". 

On Romania, By J. A. Pipedream:

Romania, a name inexorably uttered in an exaltation of a beauty beyond recall or vain remonstrance. Indeed, hers is at once a bourne and splendor which the poverty of language clumsily grasps with grim impotence. Is it not visions of Romania and her bountiful surplus which ease Johnathan Pipedream in twilight hours of lavender and crimson? Is it not she who not enters, nay, but enraptures the euphoric dreamscape of all surplus aficionados; indeed, nary a moment passes in our tempestuous hours where our hearts do not suckle on sweet visions of her precious wares. Romania, you are worth a thousand stolen wallets and yet still more. 

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Curious About Sizing?

Given the massive variety of clothing we carry, a standard sizing guide is incredibly helpful for customers seeking the best fit.

Please understand that surplus varies widely in fit and cut and this sizing chart is general advice rather than tailor-level fitting.

Nearly every military has different sizing charts and schemes, which is why we've taken the time to put together this brief tutorial.

 

Jacket & Shirt Sizing

In absence of an established military size chart, we measure each jacket or shirt from armpit to armpit to get a rough idea of how it fits. If a garment is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a shirt measures 19.75" from pit to pit, it is marked as a small rather than medium.

To measure pit to pit, close up your shirt or jacket and measure from armpit to armpit. 

This is our measurement guide that we use to measure garments without an existing military size chart:

14"-15" PtP = XXS

16-17" PtP = Extra Small

18"-19" PtP = Small

20-21" PtP = Medium

22-23" PtP = Large

24-25" PtP = Extra Large

26-27" PtP = XXL

28-29" PtP = 3XL

Pant Sizing

We typically convert pants to US waist and inseam sizes. If a pair of pants is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a pair of pants measures as a 33 waist, it is marked as a 32 waist.

To take these measurements we lay a pair of pants flat on the ground. We then measure across the waist and double the measurement. For example, if a pair of pants measures 16" across the waist it will fit a US 32 waist.

To determine inseam we measure from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff. For example, it a pair of pants measures 30" from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff we will list it as a 30 inseam or 30L.

Surplus Condition Guide

  1. Unissued
  2. These items are brand new. They may sometimes exhibit signs of storage. They may be new in their original factory packaging, but most times will not be. 
  3. Issued; Good / Issued
  4. These items are in issued/used condition but are fully functional. This grade of surplus item may also exhibit signs of use such as stampings, small stains or general dirtiness.
  5. Issued items will not have missing or broken buttons, zippers or be missing any functional components unless noted as such in the product description. Any items you purchase that are marked as "Issued; Good" but exhibit these defects will be replaced free of charge by Americana Pipedream.
  6. Grade 2
  7. These items are in issued/used condition but have defects that impede function. This may include missing buttons, broken zippers, holes and tears. They may also be missing components.
  8. This is the lowest grade of surplus item that we carry and they are not eligible for returns or exchanges due to condition.
Prop 65 Warning

All products that are NOT INTENDED FOR CONSUMPTION OR NOT FOOD PRODUCTS fall under this warning:

“WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.” WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.”

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