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Old 14-08-16, 02:35 AM
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what buckle is this?
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Old 14-08-16, 09:13 AM
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Without seeing the rear I'd say it's a lady's ball gown belt. There are lots of similar military badged examples.
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Old 14-08-16, 10:27 AM
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hi eddie
dont have a rear pic yet but is it a military badge?
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Old 14-08-16, 11:03 AM
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I'd tend to agree with Eddie - military themed civilian accessory.
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Old 14-08-16, 03:30 PM
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I'd say it was a slightly ropey representation of the Knight Commander of the Bath (KCB) Civil star. So worn by the wife of a KCB.
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Old 15-08-16, 02:02 AM
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thanks guys
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Old 15-08-16, 11:06 AM
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I'd say it was a slightly ropey representation of the Knight Commander of the Bath (KCB) Civil star. So worn by the wife of a KCB.
Do you mean it would have some semi-offical staus then, Eddie, or just a shiny bity to keep up with hubby?
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Old 16-08-16, 12:39 PM
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We constantly see gold lace belts with gilt buckles bearing regimental badges, usually gilt collars. These were worn by wives attending prestigious balls and royal levees. I think this is something similar. I don't think it's official.
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Old 17-08-16, 12:37 PM
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Fair enough and a very plausible explanation, as the Colonel's wife would almost certainly have wanted to display as much bling as her hubby!
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Old 18-08-16, 08:48 AM
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Fair enough and a very plausible explanation, as the Colonel's wife would almost certainly have wanted to display as much bling as her hubby!
Absolutely - but not in this case since this is a KCB Civil, not the military version which looks quite different.
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Old 23-08-16, 05:32 AM
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hi guys
a few extra pics.
regardless what it is, its a lovely item
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Old 23-08-16, 04:12 PM
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Having seen those photos I am revising my opinion - I now think this looks far too heavy to be associated with a lady's levee belt. But what is it - I am flummoxed!
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hi eddie
i agree. now i have it in my hands its bigger and heavier than the usual male buckles so doubt a female would wear it and it is beautifully made. full gilt and looks like silver badge.
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Old 24-08-16, 09:26 AM
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It's a bit odd in that it looks very like a military sword belt buckle, but it is definitely a civil award badge. Nice thing though.
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Perhaps the way it is supposed to be done up will give you an answer to if it's for a lady or not.
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