British Royal Artillery Officer’s Full Dress Cross Belt Equipment minor rodent/gnawing to a fastening

minor rodent/gnawing to a fastening tab

Heavyweight construction with practical field features

with a threaded end cap possibly for an interchangeable gauge head or cleaning mirror

Good service-worn condition

The serial numbers (examples seen: 150047 and 317685) denote local military production under Armscor (formerly LIW – Lyttelton Engineering Works) in Pretoria

British Royal Artillery Officer’s Full Dress Cross Belt Equipment minor rodent/gnawing to a fasteningA finely cast gilt brass cross belt tip featuring a central flaming grenade motif, symbolic of the Royal Artillery, framed by an ornate laurel wreath with decorative scrollwork at the base. This piece would have adorned the end of an officers full dress cross belt, serving both as a functional weight and a decorative regimental emblem. The quality of casting and gilt finish indicates officer issue, intended for ceremonial or parade use rather than