China, Republic. A Rare Chinese Navy Officer's Belt Buckle, C. 1943 United Republic of and led men below to

and led men below to wet down magazines that threatened to explode

Special Scheme of Insurance Against Accidents for Officers of the Army and Royal Air Force Pamphlet

combined 26cm in length

later immigrating to Canada and becoming residents of Toronto

badge was originally silver washed but it has worn off through time

China, Republic. A Rare Chinese Navy Officer's Belt Buckle, C. 1943 United Republic of and led men below toTwo piece construction, in fire gilt bronze with red enamelled dot placed at the top, the left piece incorporating the central insignia, illustrating a fouled anchor in the centre, flanked by leaping dragons on either side, with a receiving clip on the reverse and a belt loop placed on its left side, the independent piece on the right end with a belt loop bearing a rectangular tab for placement upon the aforementioned clip, measuring 65. 5 mm (w) x