hink441 Posted August 27, 2015 Share #51 Posted August 27, 2015 Here is a UDT-11 buckle I just received yesterday. Link to post Share on other sites
hink441 Posted August 27, 2015 Share #52 Posted August 27, 2015 Here is a SEAL Team Three buckle that came from the same Sailor as the UDT-11 buckle. Link to post Share on other sites
suwanneetrader Posted August 29, 2015 Share #53 Posted August 29, 2015 Here are a couple of buckles in my collection that I wished I knew more about the Marines who wore them. The EGA buckle engraved USMC Lee Christensen. I wish I knew when and where he served and any decorations. The second buckle I know alittle about it's owner as I have a few things of his --Harold J. Longendyre 2nd Div. 1946 Tsingtao, China. I believe he may have had contact with Japanese soldiers as I'm told the small pin was worn by Home Guard Artillerymen. Any info someone may add on these Marines will be greatly appreciated and retained with the items for future custodians of them and their history. Richard. Wanted: WWI ID'ed USMC Green Wool Uniform and ANYTHING documented to my Dad's Iwo Jima outfit: 21st Marines 3rd Div. Items marked "Marquet, Marquett, or Marquette" Link to post Share on other sites
Salvage Sailor Posted August 29, 2015 Share #54 Posted August 29, 2015 One of my favorites. USS Lexington Aviator's buckle. image.jpg Finally got my camera working Hink, This buckle is made from the same blank as your USS LEXINGTON aviator buckle. Of more interest, it's not only dated but maker marked by the Jeweler. Hawaiian Division (Baseball) Champions 1935 Schofield Barracks Hawaii 11th F(ield) A(rtillery) R.J.Bullard Myers & Myers Jewelers Kansas City, MO Anchor's Aweigh Member National Association of Fleet Tug Sailors - The Salvage Navy! Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 6 Actual Posted September 2, 2015 Share #55 Posted September 2, 2015 Here are a few more: The rather cheap-looking one on the upper right is actually made from Mother of Pearl and hand painted. Looking for: 1. CIB with M16 instead of 1795 Musket 2. Rarer current era brassards and armbands Thanks for taking the time to read this! Link to post Share on other sites
hink441 Posted September 3, 2015 Share #56 Posted September 3, 2015 Finally got my camera working Hink, This buckle is made from the same blank as your USS LEXINGTON aviator buckle. Of more interest, it's not only dated but maker marked by the Jeweler. Hawaiian Division (Baseball) Champions 1935 Schofield Barracks Hawaii 11th F(ield) A(rtillery) R.J.Bullard Myers & Myers Jewelers Kansas City, MO Hi SS, that is another great looking buckle!! I believe there were several manufacturers of these buckles. I have a USS Nevada buckle that has a manufacturer from Lousiana. I think these buckles have an Art Deco look to them, and I usually buy them when I run across them. Chris Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 6 Actual Posted September 6, 2015 Share #57 Posted September 6, 2015 Here'a another: Looking for: 1. CIB with M16 instead of 1795 Musket 2. Rarer current era brassards and armbands Thanks for taking the time to read this! Link to post Share on other sites
Salvage Sailor Posted September 6, 2015 Share #58 Posted September 6, 2015 Nice one Cobra Anchor's Aweigh Member National Association of Fleet Tug Sailors - The Salvage Navy! Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 6 Actual Posted September 6, 2015 Share #59 Posted September 6, 2015 Nice one Cobra Thanks, Salvage Sailor. Here's one from our Coast Guard buddies: Looking for: 1. CIB with M16 instead of 1795 Musket 2. Rarer current era brassards and armbands Thanks for taking the time to read this! Link to post Share on other sites
Salvage Sailor Posted September 7, 2015 Share #60 Posted September 7, 2015 Operation Deep Freeze - Antarctica Gemsco Buckle and lapel pin Anchor's Aweigh Member National Association of Fleet Tug Sailors - The Salvage Navy! Link to post Share on other sites
hink441 Posted September 7, 2015 Share #61 Posted September 7, 2015 Here is a Father and Son pair of buckles. Lt. Krantz was an Avenger pilot with VT-17 and was shot down near Rabaul. He survived the war. Link to post Share on other sites
hink441 Posted September 7, 2015 Share #62 Posted September 7, 2015 Here is CDR. Krantz later in life. Link to post Share on other sites
Salvage Sailor Posted September 7, 2015 Share #63 Posted September 7, 2015 USN Combat Cameraman (Aviation) Named and dated - PI 1946 Anchor's Aweigh Member National Association of Fleet Tug Sailors - The Salvage Navy! Link to post Share on other sites
Salvage Sailor Posted September 7, 2015 Share #64 Posted September 7, 2015 Two Hilborn Hamburger's still in the boxes USS KITTIWAKE (ASR-13) USS PETREL (ASR-14) Both Submarine Rescue vessels Anchor's Aweigh Member National Association of Fleet Tug Sailors - The Salvage Navy! Link to post Share on other sites
Salvage Sailor Posted September 7, 2015 Share #65 Posted September 7, 2015 More Zippos - Very difficult to photograph due to the mirror chrome finishes (I usually shoot them on a piece of white paper to cut the reflections) Fleet Tug USS PAPAGO (ATF-160) - This is actually an "error" buckle. The hull depicted is for an ATA/ATR, not an ATF It should look like the ATF hull below (Tamaroa) Anchor's Aweigh Member National Association of Fleet Tug Sailors - The Salvage Navy! Link to post Share on other sites
Salvage Sailor Posted September 7, 2015 Share #66 Posted September 7, 2015 Coast Guard Zippo buckle - The heroic ship from the "Perfect Storm" USCGC TAMAROA (WMEC-166) ex-USS ZUNI (ATF-95) Iwo Jima Veteran Anchor's Aweigh Member National Association of Fleet Tug Sailors - The Salvage Navy! Link to post Share on other sites
Salvage Sailor Posted September 7, 2015 Share #67 Posted September 7, 2015 More ATF, ARS, PC, FFG, ..... The ESCAPE and HOIST buckles are 1950's Vulcans The two PRESERVERS are different makes and one is elongated The PAIUTE and UTINA are Vietnam era The GARY is a type not yet listed, made in the 1980's The SQUALL is a 1990's buckle Anchor's Aweigh Member National Association of Fleet Tug Sailors - The Salvage Navy! Link to post Share on other sites
Salvage Sailor Posted September 7, 2015 Share #68 Posted September 7, 2015 Submarine Tender USS EMORY LAND (AS-39) Another PI type, not very popular as they were poorly made with epoxy resin and tin as evidenced by the crappy Surface Warfare insignia Anchor's Aweigh Member National Association of Fleet Tug Sailors - The Salvage Navy! Link to post Share on other sites
Salvage Sailor Posted September 7, 2015 Share #69 Posted September 7, 2015 This was the more popular style of engraved PI buckle Vietnam Salvage Tug USS BEAUFORT (ATS-2) NIGHTFIGHTER (Has sailors name on the reverse) Anchor's Aweigh Member National Association of Fleet Tug Sailors - The Salvage Navy! Link to post Share on other sites
Salvage Sailor Posted September 7, 2015 Share #70 Posted September 7, 2015 From a much larger Quartermaster grouping - He was recalled for the Cuban Missile Crisis 1st US ARMY Anchor's Aweigh Member National Association of Fleet Tug Sailors - The Salvage Navy! Link to post Share on other sites
hardheaded Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share #71 Posted September 7, 2015 A lot of nice buckles on here! Kinda reminding me of Army / Navy games though LOL! As soon as I find some of my others I'll be adding them. HH Link to post Share on other sites
Salvage Sailor Posted September 7, 2015 Share #72 Posted September 7, 2015 .....and where are the Zoomies? I don't collect USAF but someone will post them Anchor's Aweigh Member National Association of Fleet Tug Sailors - The Salvage Navy! Link to post Share on other sites
hink441 Posted September 7, 2015 Share #73 Posted September 7, 2015 Salvage Sailor, Great looking buckles!! Love the PI buckles! Chris Link to post Share on other sites
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Jumpin Jack Posted September 7, 2015 Share #75 Posted September 7, 2015 While very basic, I thought it would be interesting to show the private purchase officer's buckle (right) compared to the basic pattern found on the belt of the officer's tunic. Link to post Share on other sites
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