Regiment Waist Belt Clasps

Below are some examples of waist belt clasps used by the Worcestershire Regiment from 1807 to 1960. It is interesting to note that the basic design of a locket-type clasp remained the same from 1855 to 1960.

29th REGIMENT BELT CLASP (c. 1807)

Belt Clasp from about 1807 used by officers of the Worcestershire Volunteers. A silver rectangular plate with a mounted crown and garter with cypher 'GR'.

36th REGIMENT BELT CLASP (c. 1830)

Belt clasp worn by officers of the 36th Regiment in the 1830's. The crown, "36" abd the scroll inscribed "FIRM" were silver mounts on the gilt plate.

29th REGIMENT BELT CLASP (1855-1881)

Belt clasp worn by officers of the 29th Regiment from 1855 to 1881. This was a locket-type clasp, gilt locket with silver devices of the crown and "29" in the centre.

36th REGIMENT BELT CLASP (1855-1881)

Belt clasp worn by officers of the 36th Regiment from 1855 to 1881. Similar to that of the 29th Regiment. Note 'Herefordshire Regiment' inscribed round the ring.

MILITIA BELT CLASP (1855-1881)

In 1855 to 1881 the Worcestershire Militia (3rd and 4th Battalions of the Worcestershire Regt.) also had a similar belt clasp. The Tower in the centre which was taken from the arms of the City of Worcester and adopted by the Militia till 1881.

MILITIA OFFICERS BELT CLASP (1882-90)

A belt clasp used by the Worcestershire Militia battalions from 1882 to 1890. In the centre a silver star and within its centre a gilt Tower within a ring. On a gilt scroll below the centre star is inscribed the Regimental motto "FIRM".

OFFICERS BELT CLASP (1890-1939)

Used by officers of the Worcestershire Regiment from 1890 to 1939. Note the elongated silver star in the centre within its centre a circular Garter enclosing a silver lion. Below the Garter is a scroll inscribed with the Regimental motto "FIRM".

MILITIA OFFICERS BELT CLASP (1890-1891)

Belt clasp used by the Worcestershire Militia battalions from 1890 to 1891. Note the slight change to to Tower compared to the belt clasp used by the Militia 1882-1990.

 

BANDSMAN BELT CLASP 1960

This belt clasp was used by Bandsmen of the Worcestershire Regiment in the 1960's.

 

 



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