Yugoslavia, Kingdom. An Officer’s Belt and Buckle, c.1920 Archive (Dienstauszeichnung für 25 Dienstjahre)

(Dienstauszeichnung für 25 Dienstjahre)

weather flap front bearing a 84

the reverse with an inscription of “FUR WISSENSCHAFT UND KUNST” (“FOR SCIENCE AND ART”)

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Sutton re-enlisted for a further three years' service on July 8

Yugoslavia, Kingdom. An Officer’s Belt and Buckle, c.1920 Archive (Dienstauszeichnung für 25 Dienstjahre)A lovely belt and buckle, the buckle is of two piece construction, nickel plated base with a gilded bronze Royal Yugoslav coat of arms, measures 55 mm x 57 mm, maker marked on the clip on the reverse, on its 1,290 mm long Parade Belt, upper in red, white and blue embroidery interlaced with fine silver bullion, brown wool backer, end with five replacement buttons excellent quality, light contact and discolouration on the buckle, near extremely fine.