Mecklenburg-Strelitz

**aicusv** · 08-10-2015, 09:13 PM

I recently acquired this Mecklenburg- Strlitz buckle. It is the early 50mm pattern. Would like opinions and comments. Thanks

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 08-10-2015 09:13 PM

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**Gunny Hartmann** · 08-10-2015, 09:20 PM

Never seen one with 4 solder holes, but that's only me!...

**Ben Evans** · 08-10-2015, 09:31 PM

Nice buckle and one hard to get hold of, any markings on the side of the buckle? (on the walls of the buckle on the outer side) Also look at the ears, I have seen ears like that before or very similar, I will have a look through and get back to you.

**Ben Evans** · 08-10-2015, 09:34 PM

I thought the ear were J D Von Hagen but I dont think they are now I have seen it

**aicusv** · 08-10-2015, 11:10 PM

I can't recall see a 4 holer before, either. Not sure if you can see from the photo, but it appears that the solder in the hole under the catch has been dug away by the belt hook.
No, there are no markings. Would been nice if there were some.

**USNV5** · 08-15-2015, 02:03 PM

Very interesting, I have never seen an M1848 version of the Mecklenburg-Strelitz buckle, but the 4 (or even 3) solder holes should be correct for this early pre-M1895 buckle.