China, Republic. A Rare Chinese Navy Officer's Belt Buckle, C. 1943 Auction Archive Madagascar

Madagascar

edge nicks on the MM

Type II (1934-1954)

2174 and awarded to those who took part in war campaigns for the independence of Italy

China, Republic. A Rare Chinese Navy Officer's Belt Buckle, C. 1943 Auction Archive MadagascarTwo 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