Imperial German Naval buckle

**lach470** · 10-13-2011, 11:39 AM

Hey gang. This one is a first for me - so I'm happy to have it added to the collection. Came out of Germany - real heavy buckle that has a great look to it. Nice patina on it too.....took a few pics to share! It now head's into the imperial German buckle case with it's new family!
Cheers!!

Rob

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 10-13-2011 11:39 AM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**stuka f** · 10-13-2011, 01:08 PM

Nice , I like them!
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**Ben Evans** · 10-13-2011, 02:21 PM

Nice buckle Rob, not my thing but a nice buckle

**kirby** · 10-13-2011, 02:39 PM

A nicer looking buckle than the TR Kreigsmarine. Here is my exampe.

**SteveR** · 10-13-2011, 03:45 PM

Great buckles.
I have always liked Imperial buckles.

**Nick Hessens** · 10-13-2011, 03:47 PM

Nice buckle, Rob!

Thanks for showing.

Regards

**lach470** · 10-14-2011, 11:53 AM

Thanks everyone! Glad you all appreciate it. Nice buckle Kirby!!

Cheers!

Rob

**colt45** · 10-14-2011, 12:24 PM

great buckle... go old navy

**HERVEPARIS** · 05-25-2012, 04:12 PM

Hello,

these kaiserliche marine officers buckles were introduced in 1902, following the previous model without the W and can be found in the following sizes
60 mm for the full dress brocade belt
50 mm for the black leather service belt
30 mm for the black fabric dagger belt introduced in 1902
40 mm for the black fabric dagger belt which replaced the 1902 model in 1911

Color is gold for the sea officers and silver for the administrative ones

It is indeed a very attractive buckle which was also worn by the officers of the See Bataillone (imperial marines)

Regards

Hervé

**shinyemon** · 06-08-2012, 03:20 AM

The silver version was also worn by navy padre/chaplain/vicar/priest/witch doctor types. I once saw a nice example with a black leather belt with purple backing instead of blue.