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).