United Kingdom. An Army Officer's Belt Buckle, C.1890 Auction with much of the paint

with much of the paint missing but giving it that truly battle-worn look

He was named to the rank of Lieutenant on July 20

Vance of Belleville

as he was a trained glider pilot

United Kingdom. An Army Officer's Belt Buckle, C.1890 Auction with much of the paintThree piece construction, in brass, the left piece with a tab, the monogram of Queen Victoria surmounted by the Victorian Crown in bronze gilt affixed to the tab and surrounded by a full wreath of laurel leaves, ornate leafing on the belt loop on the left end, a catch protruding from the left side of the belt loop on the right end and incorporating ornate leafing, a rectangular hook placed on the reverse of the tab in order to receive the