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ARTIFACT:
Beautiful early 1930's 935 sterling silver United States Marine Corps belt buckle. This Chinese made belt buckle features an ornately embellished eagle, globe, and anchor atop a textured buckle, above the EGA, an engraved letter "R" stands out inside a polished rectangle. The reverse of the buckle shows the silver markings and the maker's initials: "T. L.". This example was from a grouping of 4th Marines Embassy Guard.
VINTAGE:
Circa early 1930's
SIZE:
Approximately 1 ½" x 1 ¼"
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Sterling silver 935
ATTACHMENT:
Hinged loop for belt attachment.
MARKINGS:
"T. L.", "STERLING", "935"
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a USMC collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAL15 LCHEX5/15 SCHEX4/17
CONDITION:
8+ (Excellent): The buckle shows minor wear, moderate tarnish, overall handsome patina.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
