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    OTTOMAN ARMY BELT BUCKLE in WW1


    demir

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    Dear Ottoman Militaria Collector Friends,

    I would like to share my information about the Ottoman Army belt buckles.

    OTTOMAN BELT BUCKLES DURING WW1

    During the WW1 the Ottoman Army used M1909 belt buckle which was originated from German M1895, produced of brass (Type A) (pressed to obtain the obverse figure) or brass with an attached nickel-silver front plate (Type B). The buckle is 45 mm. (app. 1 ¾ inches). On the buckle there is a star and crescent with the Ottoman script "Asakir-i Sahane" (Asakry Shahanah) (Sultans Army-Ottoman Army) on it. Now, if you have seen or have several Ottoman Army belt buckles you may have noticed that there are two types of script. The text on the right side of the crescent may differ. Although, the meaning is same "Asakir-i Sahane", the style is different. Please check the pictures below. As you see the bottom buckle has a big stretched "S" type figure (type S) while the one on the top has a "SL" style figure (SL type). Sincerely I don't know which one is earlier made. The pictures of "S type", Type A and B are from my collection.

    Best wishes

    Demir Erman

    :beer:

    Type "SL" and Type "S"

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    Hi, very beautiful and fascinating these buckles.

    There to help seat belt buckle of my 'Ottoman Empire.

    These are photos I have of how grim I see the holes that were made to bring other things of beauty or distinctive.

    In your opinion is relevant to the belt?

    See you soon Ithaca

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    Hello, thanks, leather and the buckle have been together for many years, not a modern work.

    Do you have any references on the belt to see the original?

    Hi,

    it was often done to make souvenier belts ("Hate" belts).

    Soldiers put bottons and badges all over them.

    In this case they have been removed again.

    Best

    Chris

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