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Old 02-02-13, 10:23 PM
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An interesting and from what I have been told rather scarce RAAF belt buckle.



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Lovely buckle!

Very elaborate, isn't it.

What era?

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I think maybe 1930s or 1940s.

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Have a couple of very knowledgeable RAAF mates, so will throw it their way. But I'd suggest earlier, a full dress belt buckle of the early to mid 20s. Later on the RAAF fell more in line with the RAF in terms of insignia.
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Sounds about right.

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Not a bad guess! Confirmed as a 1920s RAAF full dress belt buckle, officer issue. Probably more info to come as one of my contacts apparently has one!
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Nice one! Thanks for the info.

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