Mini 3 medal mount buckle

[Noor]

Hi all,

I picked up this three place buckle but struggling with the maker marks. First at all these are so small that I can't figure out exact details. It is more like a golden colour so any ideas of the materials? Gold plated bronze, etc?

Perhaps someone can help me with the maker marks?

[Noor]

Ok, LION stamp shows Silver quality

[Noor]

B.S. is most likelt Benjamin Smith maker mark

[Mervyn Mitton]

Hi Timo. Do you think this has a military use - seems very small and 'fiddly' for most pieces of equipment.

I can't make out the full marks - I think the Anchor is there for Birmingham - can you make out a date letter ? Mervyn

[Noor]

Its for mini medal bar (I have seen these with the medals before). I didn't make out anchor, (kings) head instead but I am not sure at all. I will try to do better scan tonight. Pretty sure that the date letter is "D".

Thanks for your assistance Mervyn,

Timo

[peter monahan]

So, likely silver or silver plate, privately made by Benjamin Smith for soldeiers/veterans to wear their medals on. Cool!