Help needed to ID Lions Head Belt buckle

[Jersey Bouy]

Does anyone recognize this buckle?

It is cast brass and may have been gold gilt at one time.

It has the look of a typical late 19th early 20th century US military buckle.

The lion is in 3D relief.

It measures 2 3/4" X 1 7/8"

Thank you in advance.

[peter monahan]

I know a tiny bit about early 19th century US uniforms and such  [not 20th century so much] and I would have expected an eagle rather than a lion.  The lion is, for me, a British symbol or, going world wide, Empire / Commonwealth and some European armies.  Just my two cents worth.

[Jersey Bouy]

Thank you Sir.

It has been a real head scratcher for me.

One of many in my lifetime. LOL

[Jersey Bouy]

Just thought I'd bump this posting up and get some fresh eyes on it.

I still have not found a definite ID for this buckle.

[Marcon1]

Looks like this one.

 

 

I used Google images and typed 19th century military lion belt buckle.

Plenty of lions including this one.

No country or regiment mentioned, so still a mystery.

 

Marcon1.

[Jersey Bouy]

WOW!

A little light at the end of the tunnel!

Danke vell.

[sonfelski]

probably is belgium. they had a lion's head on their adrian helmet.

[Jersey Bouy]

Danke vell sonfelski.