United Kingdom. An Engineer Volunteers Belt Buckle, c.1890
Three-piece construction, Engineer Volunteers insignia in bronze gilt affixed to the base via two lugs and a pin, the insignia domed and consisting of the voided monogram of Queen Victoria in the centre, surrounded by a garter inscribed with the voided text "ENGINEER VOLUNTEERS", the insignia within a full wreath of laurel leaves and surmounted by the Victorian Crown, the voided areas on the monogram and text exposing a black dome-shaped plate underneath, the base plate in silver, a belt loop on the left side, with a hook placed on the right side on the reverse for attachment to the missing receiving belt loop, unmarked, measuring 66.7 mm (w) x 46.5 mm (h), spotting evident on the black dome-shaped plate, very light contact, near extremely fine.

