Johannesburg Fire Brigade buckle, South African (c 1900)

Title	Johannesburg Fire Brigade buckle
Nationality	South African
Period	c 1900

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This rare survivor would have been worn by officers of the town fire brigade at the time of the Boer War or possibly a little later. It is obviously British made, the number 51 being punched on both halves of the buckle, the floreate keepers being further evidence of British manufacture, quite possibly made by Hobsons, though not marked.

It is of die-struck brass of the traditional buckle and tongue construction. Its condition is excellent, although there is a small dent on the centre of the plate on the helmet, possibly an old test mark.

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[Belt Buckles : South African : 20th Century]

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