Another Mystery

[Marti Moser]

I'm not sure what war this is from. But you all are by far the most knowledgeable. Have 2 buckles. Identified first as my fathers and found a photo when he was wearing the buckle. This buckle I just don't know.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/w4FbQZVvz4qsfPSg7

 

[lelliott19]

Im sorry that I am not able to provide any information on your buckle, but am able to bring a few of your images here. Hopefully someone who knows will chime in. @ucvrelics @major bill

From the link provided in the OP.

 

[Billw12280]

That is an interesting piece but I'm not sure that is even a military buckle and belt. Could it be from a fraternal organization or maybe even a theatrical piece? Do you have any other information that could possibly lead us in the right direction? It will be interesting to see what others think.

 

[major bill]

Identified first as my fathers and found a photo when he was wearing the buckle.

Are you saying that you have a photograph of him wearing this buckle? If so what clothing is he wearing?

 

[Marti Moser]

I'm not sure what war this is from. But you all are by far the most knowledgeable. Have 2 buckles. Identified first as my fathers and found a photo when he was wearing the buckle. This buckle I just don't know.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/w4FbQZVvz4qsfPSg7

Oh thank you so much for that. I'm just not sure but it was important enough for my grandparents to keep. There wasn't wealth but what I have is priceless to me.
There are 2 buckles. I have identified the first & placed with my dad's uniform from USAAF, WWII, having found a photo of him in his khaki uniform wearing the buckle with the tattered belt I have. The second is a buckle only. I don't have any actors (though some could have been. Lol) in the family. It very well be a civilian buckle but I just have a feeling it's military. Thank y'all for putting up with me & my goose chase. I'll let you know if I find anything new. I guess the lesson learned is if you have live relatives who show any interest in family lore, tell them everything you know for certain or attach a note. I waited til there was no one to ask. The biggest mistake in a history researchers journey. My grandmother would have known all the stories.

 

[Marti Moser]

Oh thank you so much for that. I'm just not sure but it was important enough for my grandparents to keep. There wasn't wealth but what I have is priceless to me.
There are 2 buckles. I have identified the first & placed with my dad's uniform from USAAF, WWII, having found a photo of him in his khaki uniform wearing the buckle with the tattered belt I have. The second is a buckle only. I don't have any actors (though some could have been. Lol) in the family. It very well be a civilian buckle but I just have a feeling it's military. Thank y'all for putting up with me & my goose chase. I'll let you know if I find anything new. I guess the lesson learned is if you have live relatives who show any interest in family lore, tell them everything you know for certain or attach a note. I waited til there was no one to ask. The biggest mistake in a history researchers journey. My grandmother would have known all the stories.

This is the buckle I identified as WWII, my Dad's

 

[Story]

That's a standard issue from WW2 onwards, generally worn with Class A and B uniforms.

 

[Marti Moser]

That's a standard issue from WW2 onwards, generally worn with Class A and B uniforms.

Yes sir. He was 17 here.

 

[Billw12280]

Oh thank you so much for that. I'm just not sure but it was important enough for my grandparents to keep. There wasn't wealth but what I have is priceless to me.
There are 2 buckles. I have identified the first & placed with my dad's uniform from USAAF, WWII, having found a photo of him in his khaki uniform wearing the buckle with the tattered belt I have. The second is a buckle only. I don't have any actors (though some could have been. Lol) in the family. It very well be a civilian buckle but I just have a feeling it's military. Thank y'all for putting up with me & my goose chase. I'll let you know if I find anything new. I guess the lesson learned is if you have live relatives who show any interest in family lore, tell them everything you know for certain or attach a note. I waited til there was no one to ask. The biggest mistake in a history researchers journey. My grandmother would have known all the stories.

It's a very cool buckle to be sure, especially since it came from a relative. Hopefully somebody can clear this up for you. I can't help but think something is missing from the face of the plate. It appears there is a "shadow" and holes where rivets may have once held a second piece to this.

 

[Marti Moser]

I thought the same while looking with my magnifying glass. I actually thought I could see a name or some kind of writing.

 

[Seduzal]

Thanks for sharing this interesting piece of information.

 

[Marti Moser]

Do you all think I should head toward a WWI or WWII group on WordPress? I have relatives from the American Revolution to today. Feel like it's one of these two eras though. Thanks so much for your advice & opinions.