Spoke to Mick who runs the Stable Belt website to see if he was aware of any anodised buckles and he confirmed he has Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers anodised buckle. So that along with the Army Apprentice one and the Worcestershire one makes three that we know of.
My theory is this were attractive to units when anodised badges were being introduced and were no doubt cheaper. But once issued it would have become evident that they wouldn't hold up to the rigours of constant use and were discarded in favour of the heavier metal type.
Any way that's my theory lol
Cheers
Sean
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