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Title Imperial German navy dirk belt buckle
Nationality German
Period c 1900
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This little buckle (4cm diameter) was the German equivalent of the midshipman's buckle in the Royal Navy and fulfilled a similar function, namely to hang the dirk from a belt, but in this case a dark blue silk one. As with virtually all of these, there is no maker's mark. This is the second pattern, with the W superimposed on the anchor.

The piece is a fine quality casting of bronze with a fire gilt finish. The female portion of the buckle is missing. The gilt is worn on the highlights of the anchor, crown and cipher. It is otherwise in good shape - a pretty piece!

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Belt Buckles : German : 20th Century]

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I receive[d] the parcel today and am very happy with the swords.

Many thanks again and look forward to doing business with you again,

A M, UK, 22.10.2012

Just to let you know the two propelling pencils, in the form of pistols, have just arrived in the condition you sent them. Thank you very much indeed for your excellent and prompt service, and I will keep a look out on your site for any other pencils you may have for sale in the future.

M H, UK, 09.02.2011

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