A Yugoslav Naval Officer’s Belt and Buckle; Circa 1930

This belt features three rows of alternating bars of red, white and blue embroidery, flanked by and interlaced with ornate silver bullion wire embroidery on the obverse, running along the full length of the belt and very flexible in nature. The reverse comes with a red wool backer. Attached to the right end is a three-piece belt buckle with the Royal Yugoslav coat-of-arms, the eagle insignia in silver on a brass coat-of-arms shield, all on a 57 mm x 53 mm octagonal silver base, marked “SMB” the reverse. On its 1,300 mm long Parade Belt, upper in red, white and blue embroidery interlaced with fine silver bullion, red wool backer, two-prong buckle and three buttons on the reverse. Excellent quality example, with the buckle in very well preserved condition, with even patina from age throughout, light scattered mothing, and a 30 mm rip in the upper towards the receiving end of the belt. Otherwise near very fine condition.