15th Middlesex (London Scottish) Rifle Volunteers Belt buckle

15th Middlesex (London Scottish) Rifle Volunteers Belt buckle

Picked this up the other day. It is the 15th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers, also know as the London Scottish, leather belt and Buckle. It would date around 1859 - 1880. They were founded in 1859 as part of a Volunteer force The Highland Society of London and The Caledonian Society of London.

The London Scottish have changed titles and lineage over the years, today they are A (London Scottish) Company of The London Regiment.

The showing leather belt

 It has to be quite rare. The leather is still supple but I probably will put some cream on it.

Reverse of buckle

Listed here for sell

Size adjustment buckle

WW2 German Kriegsmarine u-boat combat clasp in bronze



WW2 German Kriegsmarine u-boat clasp in bronze

 

The above is a U-Boat Combat Clasp. This one is the bronze class. Instituted on 15 May 1944, it was awarded for acts behind the scenes or an event beyond the call of duty. To commemorate and recognize greater courage performed by the U-boat service. Ninety percent of U-boat crews were lost at sea and they were all volunteers. It brings to mind the bravery and valour that this decoration was instituted to commemorate.

Reverse

The designer of the badge was Peekhaus and this is found on the reverse of the badge along with the makers logo. Maker marked AUSF SCHWERIN BERLIN — ENTWURF PEEKHAUS as can be seen in the above photo. Most badges have a fluted pin as can be seen.

Side detail

Hinge fitment

Hinge fitment

Catch