Help with a military buckle

[ForeignGong]

Hi

My wife has had this for approx. 20 years and we have no idea what it was for. As the wife thinks its "Pretty" is it for a female?????

Overall length is 120mm height 55mm

Does anyone have an idea what it was for, it appears to be military.

Any help much appreciated.

 

Peter

Edited 6 February , 2021 by ForeignGong

[dundeesown]

Hi 

Merebimur was the Hussars Motto ( We shall be worthy) and now the Light Dragoons.( I think).

Gary

[CorporalPunishment]

A belt clasp as worn by the wives of officers when in mess dress I believe. 15th Hussars and later 15th/19th Hussars.    Pete.

[ForeignGong]

Hi Pete and Gary

That sounds feasible thank you both.

I couldn't see a man wearing a buckle like this.

 

Peter

 

[trbl_tommy]

Hi,

I believe that you have a nurses/sweetheart belt buckle in pressed brass metal onto which the regimental badge has been attached.

As stated previously, the regimental badge is likely that of the 15th, 15th/19th Hussars.

I found an image of a similar item with RAMC badge attached, it is believed that such items were often gifted by soldiers to the nurses who had cared for them and carry the regimental badge of the soldier - 

image and info courtesy of Peters Nursing Collectables | Shop