Salvage Sailor Posted December 11, 2016 Share #101 Posted December 11, 2016 My sister ship, Diver class Salvage ship USS SAFEGUARD (ARS-25) 1972 Westpac/Vietnam cruise Very unique style and the only one I've come across, probably made in either Taiwan (Keelung or Kaoasiung) or Korea (Pohang or Chinhae), all regular SERVRON 5 ports of call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hirsca Posted January 26, 2017 Share #102 Posted January 26, 2017 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. Very nice. I picked this one up today at an estate sale with some other 2nd Inf Div items. Similar style with slightly different patterns. Thanks, Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hirsca Posted January 26, 2017 Share #103 Posted January 26, 2017 Very nice. I picked this one up today at an estate sale with some other 2nd Inf Div items. Similar style with slightly different patterns. Thanks, Al Here is one of the 2nd Inf. Div. items I got at the same sale. Flag measures 3'x4' and is double sided. Beautiful enbroidered Indian head on each side, with the back side having a reversed image. Thanks, Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12A54 Posted January 27, 2017 Share #104 Posted January 27, 2017 Combat Manuever Training Center (Hohenfels, Germany). Observer Trainer (or Controller - AKA O/C) buckle for the Grizzly Team (Tank and Mechanized Infantry) Operations Officer, call sign Grizzly 03: Three piece officer's buckle, Virginia Military Institute. Plate, wreath, and eagle are all separate pieces. (In need of polish. Wreath at one time was silver plate, traces remain.) Belt marked on back - worn by four different VMI First Captains (highest Cadet rank). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67Rally Posted April 19, 2018 Share #105 Posted April 19, 2018 This one is a bit of an oddity. I just acquired it this week but the baffling part is the "Naval Base Boston" and that I can't find any examples of Boston-area bases being referred to as such. And the maker's mark: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohawkALSE Posted April 24, 2018 Share #106 Posted April 24, 2018 This one may be a little different but I always thought it was cool. US Army Aviation Precision Demonstration Team, Silver Eagles. Was a team of OH-6A helicopters from 1972-1976. This lot was said to come from one of the pilots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted April 25, 2018 Share #107 Posted April 25, 2018 Belt buckle for a WW2 Ace. This was his Korean War buckle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally76 Posted May 6, 2018 Share #108 Posted May 6, 2018 Maine Militia belt plate i found metal detecting. The Curator at the Maine State Museum told me its from the 1820s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMariner Posted May 6, 2018 Share #109 Posted May 6, 2018 Maine Militia belt plate i found metal detecting. The Curator at the Maine State Museum told me its from the 1820s. Holy cow now thats a grail item! What a find, big congrats on that one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra 6 Actual Posted May 7, 2018 Share #110 Posted May 7, 2018 Citizens Military Training Camp, 1927: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted September 2, 2019 Share #111 Posted September 2, 2019 Slipping in a Coastie Buckle..... USCGC CHILULA (WMEC-153) ex-Cherokee class USN Fleet Tug in USN service 1945 to 1956 as ATF-153, in USCG service 1956 to 1991. Redesignated as a Medium Endurance Cutter (WMEC-153) in 1966 It's always difficult to get a good photo of these Zippo buckles due to the high chrome finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmanton Posted September 3, 2019 Share #112 Posted September 3, 2019 One of my favorites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easterneagle87 Posted November 14, 2019 Share #113 Posted November 14, 2019 Another great thread! Wow, they're out there to be found! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted January 9, 2022 Share #114 Posted January 9, 2022 The hero ship of "The Perfect Storm" USCGC TAMAROA (WMEC-106) Zippo belt buckle and Zippo lighter (ex-USS ZUNI, WWII Iwo Jima ATF) Our association attempted to save her for years but lack of finances and the sea eventually took her in 2017 'Perfect Storm' ship Tamaroa set to be sunk Wednesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra 6 Actual Posted January 9, 2022 Share #115 Posted January 9, 2022 Beautiful set, SS. Here’s one for the USNS Comfort: The motto translates as “Care of the sick on the sea.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted October 24, 2022 Share #116 Posted October 24, 2022 Another Fleet Tug USS ATAKAPA (ATF-149) high chrome Viking Bobo made in Japan. In USN service 1944 to 1974 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra 6 Actual Posted October 28, 2022 Share #117 Posted October 28, 2022 Army Drill Sergeant buckle for wear with pistol belt: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra 6 Actual Posted November 1, 2022 Share #118 Posted November 1, 2022 EOD buckle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra 6 Actual Posted November 2, 2022 Share #119 Posted November 2, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Boy Howdy Posted November 7, 2022 Share #121 Posted November 7, 2022 I posted this on the forum elsewhere but I don't remember where. Senior moments. Anyway here's a Mills buckle and keeper. Probably a state guard or militia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra 6 Actual Posted November 8, 2022 Share #122 Posted November 8, 2022 Cool one, BH. Maybe for Texas? Here’s something a little different: This would be considered as “Open Carry” in some States (unless you’ve got a ‘Dunlop Belly” where your ‘belly done lop over my belt’). I also have a similar .22 from Freedom Arms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy Howdy Posted November 8, 2022 Share #123 Posted November 8, 2022 LMAO C6A! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra 6 Actual Posted November 13, 2022 Share #124 Posted November 13, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfields Posted November 13, 2022 Share #125 Posted November 13, 2022 A couple more: The Navy buckle is marked 'London' on back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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