China, Republic. A Rare Chinese Navy Officer's Belt Buckle, C. 1943 Auction measuring 63 mm x 48

measuring 63 mm x 48 mm (h)

As the ship glided from her berth girls crowded to the windows of the factories overlooking the dock and waved good-bye to the crew

he was named Lieutenant-Colonel in the CAMC

61 mm x 47

Stamford Street S

China, Republic. A Rare Chinese Navy Officer's Belt Buckle, C. 1943 Auction measuring 63 mm x 48Two 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