Jumpin Jack Posted September 7, 2015 Share #76 Posted September 7, 2015 Enlisted AAF buckle with branch collar insignia added. Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpin Jack Posted September 7, 2015 Share #77 Posted September 7, 2015 Large winged propeller added to buckle. Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpin Jack Posted September 7, 2015 Share #78 Posted September 7, 2015 Impressed Korean parachute wing given to me when I jumped with the Korean Special Forces. Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpin Jack Posted September 7, 2015 Share #79 Posted September 7, 2015 Private purchase web belt with original box of the N.S. Meyer Co. Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpin Jack Posted September 7, 2015 Share #80 Posted September 7, 2015 Navy buckle with unidentified destroyer. Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpin Jack Posted September 7, 2015 Share #81 Posted September 7, 2015 Very small buckle with eagle with AEF above, and V in the center of the shield. I have absolutely no idea what this is. My guess, however is AEF stands for Allied Expeditionary Forces, and the V I have no guess. Link to post Share on other sites
gpw_42 Posted September 8, 2015 Share #82 Posted September 8, 2015 Transitioning from Jack's AEF buckle, I'll add from oldest to newest. WW1 and WW2 issue buckles: I remember: Chris Ingrassia (9/11) CPT Tristan Aitken (OIF, 2003) MAJ Paul Syverson (OIF, 2004) CPT Tom Miller (OIF, 2005) SSG Scottie Bright (OIF, 2005) CPT Chris Petty (OIF, 2006) MAJ Hurley Shields (OIF, 2008) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Link to post Share on other sites
gpw_42 Posted September 8, 2015 Share #83 Posted September 8, 2015 50s standard brass and Field Artillery buckles: I remember: Chris Ingrassia (9/11) CPT Tristan Aitken (OIF, 2003) MAJ Paul Syverson (OIF, 2004) CPT Tom Miller (OIF, 2005) SSG Scottie Bright (OIF, 2005) CPT Chris Petty (OIF, 2006) MAJ Hurley Shields (OIF, 2008) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Link to post Share on other sites
gpw_42 Posted September 8, 2015 Share #84 Posted September 8, 2015 Era unknown, Manchu (9th Infantry Regiment) buckles. In the late 90s, Soldiers who were part of the 9th IN or supported them wore these buckles to show they'd completed the "Manchu Mile," a 25 mile forced march. Rumor was that these were officially authorized by Department of the Army to be worn with uniform in other assignments (I never researched to confirm/deny that). I bought these as collection items, not as a member of the Manchus. I remember: Chris Ingrassia (9/11) CPT Tristan Aitken (OIF, 2003) MAJ Paul Syverson (OIF, 2004) CPT Tom Miller (OIF, 2005) SSG Scottie Bright (OIF, 2005) CPT Chris Petty (OIF, 2006) MAJ Hurley Shields (OIF, 2008) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Link to post Share on other sites
gpw_42 Posted September 8, 2015 Share #85 Posted September 8, 2015 VMI First Class Private belt, and 2-72 AR belt. Both of these were mine, as a cadet at VMI and later as Battalion Fire Support Officer in 2-72 AR (1st Brigade, 2ID). The VMI belt was uniform issue - it shows that it hasn't been shined in over 20 years. The "Dragon Force" buckle was unofficial, worn with BDUs in Korea in the late 1990s. I remember: Chris Ingrassia (9/11) CPT Tristan Aitken (OIF, 2003) MAJ Paul Syverson (OIF, 2004) CPT Tom Miller (OIF, 2005) SSG Scottie Bright (OIF, 2005) CPT Chris Petty (OIF, 2006) MAJ Hurley Shields (OIF, 2008) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Link to post Share on other sites
Salvage Sailor Posted September 8, 2015 Share #86 Posted September 8, 2015 005.JPG Private purchase web belt with original box of the N.S. Meyer Co. Jack, 1940's or later? Anchor's Aweigh Member National Association of Fleet Tug Sailors - The Salvage Navy! Link to post Share on other sites
jmpmstr Posted September 8, 2015 Share #87 Posted September 8, 2015 The only one I was able to dig out RIP My Stinky Faced Jumbo, the sweetest, most loving giant dog he touched the heart and life of everyone he came in contact with. He is a joyful spirit and I miss him greatly 23 April 2014 RIP My Dog Dog Jane, the Best Dog EVER. She was perfect in every way. Her spirit is with us every day. April 2019 I am a soldier, I fight where I am told, and I win where I fight. GEN George S Patton, Jr. Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 6 Actual Posted September 8, 2015 Share #88 Posted September 8, 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 Did someone say "Army / Navy games" ... ? 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
Jumpin Jack Posted September 9, 2015 Share #89 Posted September 9, 2015 Jack, 1940's or later? Period WWII direct from the Vet. Jack Link to post Share on other sites
Wharfmaster Posted September 9, 2015 Share #90 Posted September 9, 2015 Only one I have a photo of at the moment. Philippines. Wharf In Peace and War, US Merchant Marine. WARNING: Dangerous Cargo. No Visitors, No Smoking, No Open Lights. Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 6 Actual Posted September 9, 2015 Share #91 Posted September 9, 2015 Citizens' Military Training Camp, 1927: 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
Wharfmaster Posted September 10, 2015 Share #92 Posted September 10, 2015 A few more. In Peace and War, US Merchant Marine. WARNING: Dangerous Cargo. No Visitors, No Smoking, No Open Lights. Link to post Share on other sites
Wharfmaster Posted September 10, 2015 Share #93 Posted September 10, 2015 * In Peace and War, US Merchant Marine. WARNING: Dangerous Cargo. No Visitors, No Smoking, No Open Lights. Link to post Share on other sites
Wharfmaster Posted September 10, 2015 Share #94 Posted September 10, 2015 * In Peace and War, US Merchant Marine. WARNING: Dangerous Cargo. No Visitors, No Smoking, No Open Lights. Link to post Share on other sites
Wharfmaster Posted September 10, 2015 Share #95 Posted September 10, 2015 * In Peace and War, US Merchant Marine. WARNING: Dangerous Cargo. No Visitors, No Smoking, No Open Lights. Link to post Share on other sites
Salvage Sailor Posted September 10, 2015 Share #96 Posted September 10, 2015 Outstanding Wharf Anchor's Aweigh Member National Association of Fleet Tug Sailors - The Salvage Navy! Link to post Share on other sites
Wharfmaster Posted September 10, 2015 Share #97 Posted September 10, 2015 Outstanding Wharf Mahalo SS ! W In Peace and War, US Merchant Marine. WARNING: Dangerous Cargo. No Visitors, No Smoking, No Open Lights. Link to post Share on other sites
Wharfmaster Posted September 10, 2015 Share #98 Posted September 10, 2015 One more. Engraved Quartermaster. In Peace and War, US Merchant Marine. WARNING: Dangerous Cargo. No Visitors, No Smoking, No Open Lights. Link to post Share on other sites
hink441 Posted September 10, 2015 Share #99 Posted September 10, 2015 Oh my, some really beautiful buckles fellas!!!! Chris Link to post Share on other sites
gpw_42 Posted September 10, 2015 Share #100 Posted September 10, 2015 I'm amazed at the wide variety of these buckles. Many of these buckles, especially the Navy ones, exhibit amazing craftsmanship! Thanks for sharing, Steve I remember: Chris Ingrassia (9/11) CPT Tristan Aitken (OIF, 2003) MAJ Paul Syverson (OIF, 2004) CPT Tom Miller (OIF, 2005) SSG Scottie Bright (OIF, 2005) CPT Chris Petty (OIF, 2006) MAJ Hurley Shields (OIF, 2008) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Link to post Share on other sites
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