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Title Johannesburg Fire Brigade buckle
Nationality South African
Period c 1900
Price £0.00
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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.

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


[Belt Buckles : South African : 20th Century]

testimonials

The day the blunderbuss arrives I could not stop looking and feeling the gun for at least one hour. My wife told me that I was sick........ I am very happy, it is a piece of craftsmanship! Well made! I have 5 blunderbusses but all iron barrel, also from England but this one is gorgeous with the Brass Barrel.

Please keep me informed when you have any other type of blunderbuss. Thanks my friend!

M R, USA, 04.08.2011

I should have written sooner, but I did want to let you know that the photos arrived safely and are absolutely fabulous. I could not be happier with them.

Thanks for the excellent service and great photos. I hope we have occasion to do business together again.

J B, USA, 18.08.2005

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