hardheaded Posted August 25, 2015 #1 Posted August 25, 2015 There's some really nice buckles out there. It would be great to see them! HH
Cobra 6 Actual Posted August 25, 2015 #4 Posted August 25, 2015 Here's one of the several buckle versions used by members of the Union veterans of the Civil War, the Grand Army of the Republic:
hardheaded Posted August 25, 2015 Author #6 Posted August 25, 2015 Alright! Some nice buckles, guys. Thanks for taking the time to add them.
doyler Posted August 25, 2015 #7 Posted August 25, 2015 113th Cav Hard to see from the flash but the DI of the 113th is in the corner and the buckle face says 113th There are a lot of units on these type buckles.
Salvage Sailor Posted August 25, 2015 #8 Posted August 25, 2015 Two buckles I wore on several deployments aboard USS LUCE (DDG-38) My scratched up Hilborn-Hamburger buckle and my Zippo buckle still on a blue working uniform belt. Another of my own, scratched up Westpac USS BOLSTER (ARS-38) Japanese buckle Found another LUCE buckle, Japanese this time 1950's Japanese buckle which belonged to a Bo'sun on an Korean War ATF also an illustration of how the belts did not change much from 1950 to 1975 Some PI (Philippine Island) buckles - There were many different types of PI Buckles made for all branches These were made at Olongapo (Subic Bay) by attaching Texoma carved castings to US GI buckles More examples of typical USN shipboard buckles circa 1960 to 1980's This USS PETREL (ASR-14) belt and buckle belonged to the Skipper USS ORTOLAN (ARS-22) Lots of nautical miles on this one..... Japanese mid-1950 to mid-1960 made by Vulcan, the lighter manufacturer ...and lest we overlook these USN Enlisted Issue buckles and belts I received in bootcamp Another style of Vietnam Era PI buckle USS RECLAIMER (ARS-42) Many people collect Zippo lighters..... 1970's Cold War Zippo Belt Buckles Photos without glare
uniformcollector Posted August 25, 2015 #9 Posted August 25, 2015 I just got this one today. It belonged to Cpl. Macedonio Leyba who was with the 200th Coastal Artillery. He was a Bataan Death March survivor and my uncle's father.
rambob Posted August 25, 2015 #10 Posted August 25, 2015 Here is a buckle that came with the uniforms from my WWII Marine friend John of the 4th Marines. Bob
Ray175INF Posted August 25, 2015 #11 Posted August 25, 2015 Wow, great buckles fellas...it amazing how many styles of buckles there are out there. So many different types of artistic styling. Ray
268th C.A. Posted August 25, 2015 #13 Posted August 25, 2015 This one came with a Navy Pilots group from Vietnam era
hardheaded Posted August 26, 2015 Author #14 Posted August 26, 2015 Two more. I feel a little funny about them so if one or both are repro's, please comment. Thanks!
11thcavsniper Posted August 26, 2015 #15 Posted August 26, 2015 Here's a couple of mine. One old, one new. L.T.
uniformcollector Posted August 26, 2015 #17 Posted August 26, 2015 I just got this one today. It belonged to Cpl. Macedonio Leyba who was with the 200th Coastal Artillery. He was a Bataan Death March survivor and my uncle's father. I'm sorry, here's the photo. Could a moderator please add this photo to the quoted post?
hardheaded Posted August 26, 2015 Author #19 Posted August 26, 2015 ...and lest we overlook these USN Enlisted Issue buckles and belts I received in bootcamp Made me look for my belts from basic and I can't find them right now Here's a couple of fill-ins till I find mine The dark belt is Air Force.
Salvage Sailor Posted August 26, 2015 #20 Posted August 26, 2015 US Army 2nd, LT, 1st LT & Captain with the Philippine Scouts, Philippine Department, Zamboanga 1918 to 1936. Prior enlisted service in the 13th Cavalry, 2nd & 32nd Infantry as a Pvt. Wagoner, Corporal & Sergeant. Sam Browne belts and accoutrements mostly QMC Jeff 1924 and including one made by Prospero Harness, Manila, P.I.
hink441 Posted August 26, 2015 #21 Posted August 26, 2015 Here is one from the collection. Here is an Admiral's buckle. Vietnam USN HAL-3 Aircrewman buckle. WW2 VPB-104 Pilot.
hink441 Posted August 26, 2015 #22 Posted August 26, 2015 One of my favorites. USS Lexington Aviator's buckle.
Salvage Sailor Posted August 26, 2015 #23 Posted August 26, 2015 All nice quality items as usual hink
hink441 Posted August 26, 2015 #25 Posted August 26, 2015 All nice quality items as usual hink Thank you SS. Your Seneca and Reclaimer buckles are top notch!!! Chris
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