Navy Belts

[DTM72]

I have two Navy belts but one has a hook design that I have never seen before. I usually see the spring loaded clip at the end of the straps, but this one I just got has a type of a loop. The belt is also slightly different with 3 rows of stitching on the outside whereas my other one has the stitching on the inside only.

Thoughts?

[Ian B3HR2UH]

Here are a couple of mine Dan . The " hook " fitting is more typical of Army belts but I am sure it is just a choice of the manufacturer .

Ian Brooks

[John C]

Haven't seen them before, however seems like the spring clip breaks easily so it makes sense. Here is one for sale.

 

John C.

[DTM72]

Looking in my F & G, the buckle on the one I am asking about is Fig. 70 item (iii) a Junior officer…since it has the silver anchor and sakura. My other one has the all brass version shown as item (v).

[DTM72]

@John C @Ian B3HR2UH looking in the above mentioned F & G, I actually found the round hook in the Army section. Never would’ve thought to look there. Thanks for mentioning it!

[Scogg]

It is much like the hook design on my Type 98’s hanger chain 

Cheers,
-Sam

[Bruce Pennington]

 

Interesting Sword Hanger (warrelics.eu)

[Guest Simon R]

Usually found on army service belts, they are called 'snail hooks' (for obvious reasons).

The free hanging hook at the top is to latch the snail hook onto when a sword is not being worn.