This belt buckle was from a USCGR vet who served on LST-204. He served aboard the 204 April 1943 to June 1944 and some where in there he picked this buckle up. I know the ship was at Cape Gloucester assault and occupation, Finschhafen occupation, Saidor occupation and the assault on Biak where he shipped home. I figured that Biak might be the best chance as to where he picked this up. I know that the 28th NLF was on Biak and it may have been a good place to pick up a last minute souvenir before going home. The buckle still has mud imbedded in the front.
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Very nice one James!
I have the same Nikeled Buckle, with the Belt!
Pick up on Iwo Jima.
Gian.
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Beautiful pieces Thank you for sharing! Regards,Geoff
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Buckle for cloth belt usually issued with navy shortsComment
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Here is a picture that was taken at Buna-Gona November 1942. The soldier on the right appears to be wearing a small belt with small buckleOriginally posted by Jareth View PostComment
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There is these one in selling here: http://www.ebay.it/itm/181852960063
48 Buks!!
But it is a fake one!
They have faked also these Japanese Navy Buckle.......!!!!
Can't belive it's so rare.....!!
Hihihihihihi.....!!!
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Beautiful shorts and belt!!Originally posted by jules61 View PostLast edited by muddyboots; 08-24-2016, 11:52 AM.Comment
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