China, Republic. A Rare Chinese Navy Officer's Belt Buckle, C. 1943 United Republic of Special Scheme of Insurance Against

Special Scheme of Insurance Against Accidents for Officers of the Army and Royal Air Force Pamphlet

badge was originally silver washed but it has worn off through time

with his arms reaching over his head toward the hatch

eleven with a vertical pinback

later immigrating to Canada and becoming residents of Toronto

China, Republic. A Rare Chinese Navy Officer's Belt Buckle, C. 1943 United Republic of Special Scheme of Insurance AgainstTwo piece construction, in fire gilt bronze with red enamelled dot placed at the top, the left piece incorporating the central insignia, illustrating a fouled anchor in the centre, flanked by leaping dragons on either side, with a receiving clip on the reverse and a belt loop placed on its left side, the independent piece on the right end with a belt loop bearing a rectangular tab for placement upon the aforementioned clip, measuring 65. 5 mm (w) x