|
Ww1 snake belt identification This belt, was at some point part of V. . May 25, 2006 · Hi Jef,the snake buckle belts were traditionally worn by British Rifle Regiments since the Napoleonic wars. This World War one pattern belt is a similar design to the P1914 leather equipment belt, but the Walking Out Belt does not have the rear straps and buckles of the standard belt. Have 5 snake clasps, and 4 are totally different. The snake buckle belt (1914 Leather Equipment) was used by the British Army. Later the Belgian army also used this type of belt for a period (more narrow; about 4 cm = 1,5 inch, the British belt is about 2 inch broad)) Maybe other armies also used this type of belt? These style “Snake” buckles were manufactured in England and were imported into the US. WW1 Found in the Houthulst area( Belgian sector) Jun 18, 2016 · It was there I bought this buckle, they had several, also WW1 German steel helmets in similar condition, but in a limited number. British WW1 1914 brown leather walking out belt. Jan 15, 2009 · This example is a nickel Weimar/Reichsheer Army buckle, Germanys 100,000 strong army as agreed after WW1. May 25, 2006 · Back to the snake clasp now. British Imperial-military period; NZ Volunteer period-military period. Note the early type of catch and also the year date on the tab is outside the oval imprint on the tab, only Assmann ever did this. These are presently on offer on a well known militaria webshop. WWI M1917 Garrison Belt with Cartridge Pouches $ 120. Jul 29, 2016 · The snake - photo three in Post 4 xcouls easily be from a military 'snake buckle', though the details are a bit different from examples I know. This guide is for identification only. W 357 in Schenectady NY, the identification is painted on the inside of the belt. For example, snake clasps were worn by the Naval Brigade in 1871 on their O/R pattern waist belt, and used on the post-1901 Royal Horse Artillery Officers "The Royals" carry a Guidon which bears 22 battle Honours, the 12 pre-1914 distinctions on one side, and the 10 for the Great War, as illustrated, on the other. Unless otherwise noted, all photographs are of original authentic items of the period. Oct 20, 2015 · ww1/snake belt clasp? reverse side. width 55mm Sizing Length 44" inches to fit upto 34" waist Length The buckles and pouches are clearly marked with the last patent date of May 18, 1915. This is made by a very prolific maker named Assmann, they made lots of buckles throughout WW2. Item Number: 54619. ) Mar 10, 2022 · Artillery belt (19th century) gold lace belt with snake buckle. In GW vintage pictures the appearance of Snake Buckles on leather belts usually indicates Pattern 14 Leather Equipment (it is therefore quite useful in identifying a photo as wartime image. This belt is in excellent condition with only some age soiling, no verdigris and fine hardware. I have a few pics from the Royal Green Jackets museum at Winchester you might find interesting,not the best quality though I'm afraid. British military snake buckles? They appear here in the states fairly often, almost invariably characterized with an American Civil War connection (and known to collectors as "blockade buckles", given that imports from England had to get through the Union blockade in order to get material into Confederate territory). Features: Single layer leather belt. The belts were black leather and the buckles brass or white metal. Oct 20, 2015 · ww1/snake belt clasp? thanks,matey. The rectangular buckle in post 5 is part of a sword belt - two buckles like this each take a strap run through the rings on a scabbard and the straps attached to the sword belt itself. Mar 29, 2013 · Snake belts were part of the 1914 pattern leather equipment issued to most Kitchener battalions and Territorials so actually quite common for WW1. Hi All, Does anyone know if any substantive research exists on 19th c. Belt Buckle Guide This is an identification guide for the different types of Belt Buckles worn in Germany from 1931 until 1945. Item Number: 54628. You . Brass snake buckle. If the belt looks black rather than brown with black buttons on the tunic it may be an indication of a Rifle Regiment, but we need to see the photo to tell. The 1903 Pattern belt is STILL in the UK issue system over 120 years laternot a bad service life for any piece of equipment; proof, if it were needed that a good design stands the test of time!! Dec 19, 2017 · The general consensus is that snake buckles were worn on sword belts by soldiers from former British colonies, being adopted in Australia, America, Canada, New Zealand, India and Hong Kong. (Auckland Museum, CC BY 4. 00. F. These buckles commonly came with the belt rig associated with the Enfield rifle -----Figure 1 Snake belt clasp found in excavations near the troopers’ huts, Boralga NMP camp, Cape York Peninsula. Sep 24, 2013 · I had always assumed that this was a post Boer War/Pre WWI image - but it was suggested several of the men are wearing snake-buckled belts. MDF Metal detecting & metal detectors resource: a friendly forum to discuss all your detecting needs and promoting responsible metal detecting for all. I also picked up a a snake buckle belt recently to display with a KRRC tunic I have. 0, via Wikimedia Commons) Feb 19, 2021 · This buckle also differs from the Russian buckles as the Russian buckles are a flat plate with the hook and belt loop soldered to the back, while the Austrian buckles are folded buckles, very similar to the German design. Recently, a number of new, unissued brass/silver belt buckles, no leather tabs attached, still original wrapped were found in a former barracks in Berlin. THE basic belt seen in many stills photographs from the pre-WW1 era and also in images from the Great War & WW2. SOLD! 1917 Dated M1910 10 Pocket Cartridge Belt $ 100. Nov 13, 2023 · The buckle is easy enough to identify as WW1 German/Prussian, but I’m curious what the buttons could signify? I’ve seen a reference to “grave digger” or “hate” belts where buttons were taken off of dead soldiers, but it would seem some of these would be from the “same team”. ugbla lzugx newa gnxn zzlnjgq rbzgdid isibk mvuthrvv chbwudvt wgnvt |
|