Lined black Morocco leather sword belt 1.5 inches wide with three lines of embroidered gold bullion indicating the rank of Captain or Commander of the Royal British Navy.

Belt made by J Gieve & Sons, High Street Portsmouth.

Sword slings, carriage and girdle buckles and hooks complete and in excellent condition.  Leather is showing its age a little and has come un-stitched in part along the back seam – see photos.

Buckle in lovely condition.  Gilt clasp with embossed laurel edges and Queen’s Crown and anchor in the centre. Makers back mark on clasp with letters C and S visible (see photo).