hawkdriver Posted December 21, 2008 Share #1 Posted December 21, 2008 I just found a belt buckle that I didn't even know I had. It is an open face, therefore, I believe it to be enlisted. The frame has rounded edges on the top, the belt keeper is on the hinge and the teeth are overly rounded. On the bottom side, the frame is flat. The piece that locks to the belt itself has the words SOLID BRASS stamped on it. The frame under the lock has the numbers 749 stamped on the frame. I am wondering what period this would be, WWI or WWII? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted December 21, 2008 Share #2 Posted December 21, 2008 Hard to tell the dimensions.The WW1 trouser webb belts were pretty narrow.In my opinion its USMC for the webb trouser belt.most likely WW2 and /or Korea up through VN as they didnt change much. RON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkdriver Posted December 21, 2008 Author Share #3 Posted December 21, 2008 It is 1 7/8" long by 1 5/8" wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_pickrall Posted December 22, 2008 Share #4 Posted December 22, 2008 http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...9&hl=buckle Look here for more info. The USMC buckles start at post # 10. I think that 749 marking is from the Vietnam era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkdriver Posted December 22, 2008 Author Share #5 Posted December 22, 2008 Darn it, I was hoping it was WWII, but so goes the luck. Guess I will throw it in the eBay box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted December 22, 2008 Share #6 Posted December 22, 2008 Darn it, I was hoping it was WWII, but so goes the luck. Guess I will throw it in the eBay box. Or, offer it to Corpl Cleaver! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkdriver Posted December 24, 2008 Author Share #7 Posted December 24, 2008 Would you be cpl Cleaver? If so, PM me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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