Item Description
Original Item. Only One Available. This is a great example of a WWII Japanese officer’s belt and buckle with a tag on the back of the belt naming it to a Marine Corps Captain who captured it in Okinawa. The belt is in great shape overall with cracking and crazing in the leather from age. There are five kanji characters painted on the side of the belt.
The note on the back of the belt reads:
CAPT. ROBERT M CROOKS
1ST MARINE AIR WING
U.S.M.C.R. OKINAWA
Captain Crooks grew up in Philadelphia and practiced Law until joining the Marine Corps. He commanded a 2nd Marine Air Wing Unit HQ Squadron in late 1945 in Okinawa as mentioned in a period newspaper article. He definitely requires more research!
The belt is overall in great condition with a great bit of provenance. Comes ready for further research and display.
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