Japanese Naval Belt buckle

[lach470]

Thought I'd show my first Japanese buckle. I have many, many German examples ... but this is my first Japanese one. Navy model that is in two pieces. Quite heavy!
Looks like it is arsenal marked as well - but I have no clue what they mean (yet). Anyhoot - couldn't pass it up as I do like Japanese items more and more and, hell, I'm a buckle guy!

Here are some pics! ....and if the arsenal markings do mean anything to anyone - I'd love to hear about 'em! Thanks in advance!

Rob

[lach470]

Doesn't really fit in with my German buckles - so I decided to display it under my Japanese helmet.

Cheers!

Rob

[Darren Lillington]

A very fine piece indeed, sorry i cant be of much help regarding the stamps.

Thanks for showing and if you ever feel like selling any of your Japanese items i would certainly be interested

[lach470]

Thank you Seibei! Glad you like it!

Rob

[pammy]

hi,very nice buckle !! i seen a hole rig buckle belt hangers and its signed ?how much would be a good price for the hole set up?just did not want to pay to much...thanks guys!!

[pammy]

0729 i also have a chance to buy this,sorry abought the picture but this is the only way i know how to post it?its from the computor ...thanks just did not know the price on one of these?

[lach470]

a complete rig (depending on condition) might go for about $300.....can't help you with the cap badge...I have no clue!
Good luck!
Rob

[guntojim]

The lyre-shaped mark is for the Suya Company of Tokyo. Jim

[lach470]

Hi Jim!~ Thanks so much for that info! Love learning about stuff like this! I had no idea and my knowledge of Japanese markings is quite limited!
Cheers and thanks again!
Rob

[Alan M]

Hi Rob , that is a wonderful buckle , i love it , and thanks for the great photos