Vintage Soldier Etched Trench Art on Soviet Russian USSR Red Army Belt Buckle

Description

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You are bidding on a fine genuine vintage
1950's-1960's
USSR Soviet Russian Red Army Brass Buckle
with many hand engraving (trench art) data on the backside with the soldier's name (?), many dates (30.8.1967, 16.1.1967, 21.1.1967, 26.11.1966), other numbers, and what looks like some etching of objects (bunker?, pillbox? helmet?).
Many field gear objects, like this buckle, played a prominent role in daily army life and engravings with a personal touch were emphasizing the soldier's identity. I can not read the words/notes that are engraved in Russian but no doubt that if they can be deciphered, they will reveal the history of the item.
Condition
:
The buckle is in good condition showing age wear - but
nothing that detracts from its beauty or function. It
has a nice old patina to the brass.
Size
: about 7 cm long and 5.2 cm wide.
A "must have" for your vintage Military Buckle collection!
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USA: $
14.
50
, to
Canada
:
14
.50
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12
.50
, to
Australia
: $
18.5
0
and in
Israel
$
5
.50
(Registered post or pick-up).
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