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Victorian British Military Snake Belt Buckle
Guns International #: 103528425 Seller's Inventory #: 3BEBB-2026
Category: Accessories - English - Holsters and Belts - Military
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Seller: Northern Wings & Clays
Member Since: 4/11/21
First Name: Michael
Last Name: Burnett & David Kesar
State: Michigan
Zip: 49740
Country: United States
Phone: (229) 200-7001
Phone2: (305) 731-6505
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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About Us: Northern Wings & Clays was established in 2022, out of the passion of hunting and target shooting. The owners, longtime friends that met though the passion of the industry and want to help bring awareness and conserve the heritage of hunting and sport shooting. Northern Wings and Clays is committed to the very best customer service. Northern Wings and Clays has the knowledge and expertise to help you with anything you may need or want. Northern Wings and Clays is currently seeking consignment hunting and sporting-related firearms. Fair rates, Whether it is one gun or an entire collection we are capable and willing to help with any type of evaluation that you may require. Please contact us for the best prices on any of our listings.
Description:
Antique Victorian era military snake belt buckle or serpent clasp dating to approximately the mid-19th century through the late Victorian period.
This style of buckle was widely used on British military waist belts during the Victorian era and remained in use with volunteer and colonial units into the early 20th century. The design features a cast brass serpent forming an S?shaped clasp which hooks into the opposite side of the belt.
The buckle consists of two oval belt bars connected by a cast brass serpent body with detailed scale pattern and twin snake heads. Leather belt ends would pass through the bars, allowing the snake hook to secure the belt at the waist.
Snake belt clasps became a distinctive feature of Victorian military dress belts and are now collected as examples of 19th-century military accoutrement.
Condition is good antique condition with natural patina and wear consistent with age. The buckle remains structurally sound and displays well.
Period: circa 1860–1900
Material: Cast brass
Design: Serpent / snake clasp waist belt buckle
SOLD