Wharfmaster Posted November 7, 2015 Share #126 Posted November 7, 2015 I'll add a few Army. 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 November 7, 2015 Share #127 Posted November 7, 2015 2 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 November 9, 2015 Share #128 Posted November 9, 2015 I wish this one wasn't a reproduction of the United Confederate Veterans buckle: 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
Broccoli Posted November 17, 2015 Share #129 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 post Share on other sites
hardheaded Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share #130 Posted November 17, 2015 Broccoli, Nice LUXENBURG buckle! Link to post Share on other sites
Broccoli Posted November 21, 2015 Share #131 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 post Share on other sites
hardheaded Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share #132 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 post Share on other sites
Jake-n-Texas Posted December 16, 2015 Share #133 Posted December 16, 2015 The only two I have so far. Link to post Share on other sites
hink441 Posted December 16, 2015 Share #134 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 Link to post Share on other sites
hink441 Posted December 16, 2015 Share #135 Posted December 16, 2015 Here is the rough back side. Link to post Share on other sites
hink441 Posted December 16, 2015 Share #136 Posted December 16, 2015 Here is a picture of the Agawam YTB-809 in Portsmouth Va. Link to post Share on other sites
Salvage Sailor Posted December 16, 2015 Share #137 Posted December 16, 2015 Undoubtedly a "one of a kind" Anchor's Aweigh Member National Association of Fleet Tug Sailors - The Salvage Navy! Link to post Share on other sites
hink441 Posted December 17, 2015 Share #138 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 post Share on other sites
Salvage Sailor Posted February 6, 2016 Share #139 Posted February 6, 2016 The Infamous USS VANCE (DER-387) of "The Arnheiter Affair" http://www.ussvance.com/Vance/AAbook/ny_times_1968.HTM Anchor's Aweigh Member National Association of Fleet Tug Sailors - The Salvage Navy! Link to post Share on other sites
Salvage Sailor Posted February 6, 2016 Share #140 Posted February 6, 2016 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 Anchor's Aweigh Member National Association of Fleet Tug Sailors - The Salvage Navy! Link to post Share on other sites
hink441 Posted March 6, 2016 Share #141 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 post Share on other sites
Brian Keith Posted March 6, 2016 Share #142 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 Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Keith Posted March 6, 2016 Share #143 Posted March 6, 2016 Back of OPFOR buckle. BKW Link to post Share on other sites
Wharfmaster Posted March 8, 2016 Share #144 Posted March 8, 2016 This is a named Philippine buckle in my collection that also includes the sailor's dog tags. 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
hink441 Posted April 26, 2016 Share #145 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. Link to post Share on other sites
hink441 Posted April 26, 2016 Share #146 Posted April 26, 2016 Last picture of the US Navy Band Leader. He was in the USN from 1942-1974. Link to post Share on other sites
hardheaded Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share #147 Posted May 15, 2016 . Link to post Share on other sites
hink441 Posted May 22, 2016 Share #148 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 post Share on other sites
Salvage Sailor Posted December 11, 2016 Share #149 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 Anchor's Aweigh Member National Association of Fleet Tug Sailors - The Salvage Navy! Link to post Share on other sites
hirsca Posted January 26, 2017 Share #150 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 post Share on other sites
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