what is this? Dont think Shriner-no Sphinx head on crescent, non-symmetrical shape. Is is Arabic military?

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Posted 12 years ago

airhead247
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Brass part of buckle appears to have been gilt at one time, bar to right of insignia may indicate rank, size approx 2" X 3 1/2"....yet another flea market find (NYC-those were the days!) , no provenance, no nuthin'

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Dr.e13, 12 years ago
I am fairly certain the buckle is from Turkey. The military ones I have seen had only the star and crescent.
airhead247, 12 years ago
Thanks, Dr.e13----appreciate the message....I sort of thought the same, but wanted to hear from someone.....yours, Philip
Dr.e13, 12 years ago
I spoke too soon. You have Shriner's belt buckle.
Zowie, 12 years ago
Could the top be a Eagle or a bird at least of some sort.
Dr.e13, 12 years ago
It is a scimitar. A type of curved mideastern sword. It is a Shriner's emblem.
Minus the scimitar the buckle would be Turkish or Ottoman.
Windwalker, 11 years ago
http://www.shrinershq.org/

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what is this? Dont think Shriner-no Sphinx head on crescent, non-symmetrical shape. Is is Arabic military? In Accessories > Belt Buckles > Show & Tell.
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