RAF officers dress belt

[Alex Rice]

Hi All
I picked this up yesterday, very nice condition. Can anyone tell me about when these were worn, the dates etc, or any other info? Also, I don't usually ask this, but can anyone give an idea of the value, purely for inerest sake?
Thanks in advance. Cheers,
Alex

[dragon166]

Alex

It is an RAF Junior Officers sword belt and would only be worn when swords are carried i.e formal parades. The one you have is the Kings Crown version but the same pattern is still worn today with a Queens Crown buckle. Afraid I can't help on value.
Dave

[ebro]

There are a couple of QC versions on ebay at the moment,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RAF-Sword-...item2c60d19b51

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROYAL-AIR-...item1e75640c55

I hope this helps,
Eddie

[Alex Rice]

Hi Guys
Many thanks for the replies and the links, that's a big help. Looks like I scored on this one .
Cheers,
Alex

[SAS1]

I picked up a Group Captains tunic and trousers just before Christmas, and am on the hunt for one of these, if you fel like parting with it...

[Insignia]

Hello Alex,

Just to add a little more, the belt was introduced in 1921 for use with the Full Dress uniform. See http://www.britairforce.com/imagepag...full_dress.htm

[Alex Rice]

Hi Insignia
Thanks for the link, that's a great site.
Cheers,
Alex