Cobra 6 Actual Posted October 30, 2015 Share #76 Posted October 30, 2015 . That buckle is almost beat up enough to look like a "short timer's buckle". Cool. Here's another: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted November 5, 2015 Share #77 Posted November 5, 2015 Here is an early USN Helicopter buckle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd12 Posted November 5, 2015 Share #78 Posted November 5, 2015 Great thread! Here's mine; this is a KW era buckle I put on one of my old belts and wear most days. One more, Korean War era, 19th Infantry Honor Guard ( I think ) brass buckle and belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpw_42 Posted November 5, 2015 Share #79 Posted November 5, 2015 That buckle with the bullet halves on it is really cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra 6 Actual Posted November 5, 2015 Share #80 Posted November 5, 2015 One more, Korean War era, 19th Infantry Honor Guard ( I think ) brass buckle and belt. Nice one, Bob -- gee, its even got a CIB on it ... what a coincidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skautdog Posted November 5, 2015 Share #81 Posted November 5, 2015 Thanks to all for sharing. I somehow missed this thread earlier. It's like a virtual museum. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted November 5, 2015 Share #82 Posted November 5, 2015 This is a U.S. Lighthouse service set: Those are a great set.First I have seen.Thanks for posting. Lots of great buckles to be seen here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra 6 Actual Posted November 5, 2015 Share #83 Posted November 5, 2015 Those are a great set.First I have seen.Thanks for posting. Lots of great buckles to be seen here Thanks, Doyler. Actually the numbered cap badge is far rarer than the buckle and the breast badge. Here's a reproduction of a Marine Corps buckle: Although a repro, the design by Hanover Brass Foundry is too cool to pass up. The company sells repro buckles from the Revolutionary War onward, with a specialty in Civil War buckles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wharfmaster Posted November 7, 2015 Share #84 Posted November 7, 2015 I'll add a few Army. W 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra 6 Actual Posted November 9, 2015 Share #85 Posted November 9, 2015 I wish this one wasn't a reproduction of the United Confederate Veterans buckle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broccoli Posted November 17, 2015 Share #86 Posted November 17, 2015 Recent find. 2015_0924milstuff329130008.JPG 2015_0924milstuff329130009.JPG Doyle! My only interesting buckle is a WWII 1st ID/16th IR one - and it seems to be a sibling from your one. It's marked LUXEMBERG NEY YORK - MADE IN ENGLAND - WILL NOT RUST. Bought it 1 year ago with another interesting 1st ID souvenirs... I haven't seen the type of this lock before... Frankie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardheaded Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share #87 Posted November 17, 2015 Broccoli, Nice LUXENBURG buckle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broccoli Posted November 21, 2015 Share #88 Posted November 21, 2015 Thank you, Hardheaded. I have never seen one made in England by Luxenberg before... The closing mechanism is quite interesting. Btw - According the stamping the ring was made in Italy.. The Bracelet is marked Co L 18TH INF on the reverse. Frankie P.S.- My friend I have bought it from has huge collection of 2nd ID - with many "Manchu Mile" buckles - I will ask him to post them here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardheaded Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share #89 Posted November 21, 2015 Thank you, Hardheaded. I have never seen one made in England by Luxenberg before... The closing mechanism is quite interesting. Btw - According the stamping the ring was made in Italy.. The Bracelet is marked Co L 18TH INF on the reverse. Frankie P.S.- My friend I have bought it from has huge collection of 2nd ID - with many "Manchu Mile" buckles - I will ask him to post them here. Nice items! Thanks for showing them. Manchu Mile would be great to see. I don't collect buckles so I don't have any with the wow factor, but I'll post what I have as I come across them when I'm digging through my stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake-n-Texas Posted December 16, 2015 Share #90 Posted December 16, 2015 The only two I have so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted December 16, 2015 Share #91 Posted December 16, 2015 Here is the biggest buckle I own. It is huge!! This buckle is from the Agawam YTB-809 which was a yard tug boat in Norfolk. This was an end of tour award for Engineman 3rd Class Johnson. It was hand-made by his shipmates. Boats crew totaled 12. I think it is pretty cool, and I don't believe I will find another one like it. Here is the front. Chris Here is the rough back side. Here is a picture of the Agawam YTB-809 in Portsmouth Va. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted December 16, 2015 Share #92 Posted December 16, 2015 Undoubtedly a "one of a kind" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted December 17, 2015 Share #93 Posted December 17, 2015 Undoubtedly a "one of a kind" Yes the craftsmanship and workmanship is truly well done!! ?? Please add a heavy dose of sarcasm!! LOL I think this was a combination end of tour award and gag gift by this Sailor's friends. This buckle is large enough to use as a dinner plate!! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted February 6, 2016 Share #94 Posted February 6, 2016 The Infamous USS VANCE (DER-387) of "The Arnheiter Affair" http://www.ussvance.com/Vance/AAbook/ny_times_1968.HTM Worn by a crewman who was aboard during the 99 day reign of Marcus Aurelius Arnheiter, "the Real Captain Queeg" Another look at the Arnheiter Affair https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=336&dat=19720309&id=r6UqAAAAIBAJ&sjid=8FsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5763,2203102&hl=en Marcus Aurelius Arnheiter https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Aurelius_Arnheiter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted March 6, 2016 Share #95 Posted March 6, 2016 Here is a buckle from the USS West Virginia. This BB was sunk at Pearl Harbor and returned to fight the Japanese during the later part of the war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted March 6, 2016 Share #96 Posted March 6, 2016 I picked up this with the OPFOR patches at the SOS. I posted it in the patches section and got some feed back that it might be NTC OPFPR. It is interesting. This is a great thread! BKW Back of OPFOR buckle. BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wharfmaster Posted March 8, 2016 Share #97 Posted March 8, 2016 This is a named Philippine buckle in my collection that also includes the sailor's dog tags. Wharf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted April 26, 2016 Share #98 Posted April 26, 2016 Here is a belt buckle named to the 4th Leader of the US Navy Band. He was the leader from 1968 to 1973. Last picture of the US Navy Band Leader. He was in the USN from 1942-1974. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardheaded Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share #99 Posted May 15, 2016 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted May 22, 2016 Share #100 Posted May 22, 2016 Here is a recent pick up. US Navy VPW-2 typhoon chaser squadron. I really love the skill and talent required for such an intricate engraving style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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