Rare 1916-1920 Belt Buckle as Worn by USMC EMs in Haitian Constabulary (Gendarmerie)

This is a rare belt buckle as worn by United States Marine Corps enlisted men as members of the Haitian Constabulary (Gendarmerie) circa 1916-1920. The United States occupied Haiti starting in 1915 to safeguard American business interests on the island and remained there long after the Paris Peace Treaty of 191The buckle reads Republique D' Haiti at the top over a pair of cannons.

Circa 1916-1920.

Approximately 2-9/16" in height and 2-7/16" in width.

Brass.

Belt loop, clip.

None.

This is from a United States Marine Corps collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. TRCEX08 LCGEX4/12 SLCDEX9/13

7- (Very Fine): The buckle has some areas of light to moderate wear and tarnish.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.