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Old 23-04-19, 07:11 PM
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Default Stable Belt 4th or 7th Dragoon ? Or other

I have had this Stable belt for many years probably over 40 years question is it 4th or 7th Dragoon Guards ? Or an other Regiment copleatly.

Note the Stirup Buckles

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Old 23-04-19, 10:25 PM
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It certainly looks like 4th/7th Dragoon Guards to me.
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Old 24-04-19, 04:23 PM
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Hoot,
Great I had an inklings that’s who it was so post 1922, has anyone seen these stirup buckes before or can positivly date the belt.

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Old 25-04-19, 07:54 AM
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The use of Stirrup Buckles on Stable Belts was I think more wide spread than might be thought, and I have seen them on 8H, 1RD, QRIH and others (have to check my notes) , but today I believe they are limited to the QRH, although there are also plain roller buckle versions in circulation.

Their general disappearance I think would have been due to rising costs, and as I'm sure you'll be aware these are private purchase items usually obtained from the PRI.

As for dating, I don't think you can be very precise as Regiments adopted the wear of Stable Belts at different times.
In general they were widely adopted post WWII, however some Regiments did much earlier, in 1920's/1930's particularly in India, others as late as the 1960's.
However, I think these buckles were worn more commonly on the earlier belts IMO and your belt I'd suggest is from the Post WWII period.
Hope this helps and if I find out more on 4/7RDG I'll post it.

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Old 25-04-19, 09:49 AM
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Many thanks mine was the roller patten 1980’s

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I have had this Stable belt for many years probably over 40 years question is it 4th or 7th Dragoon Guards ? Or an other Regiment copleatly.

Note the Stirup Buckles

Regards

Stephen
Hello Stephen

Since my last post yesterday re Stirrup Buckles, I've had a look at the colours of your belt, which are very faded, but I don't think its a 4/7RDG belt. I'd suggest its more likely a 16/5L one? Please see attached images.
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