Original Imperial Russian Tsar Alexander II Military Academy Cadet Brass Belt Buckle - circa 1870 MG 34 Ammo Storage and definitely shows wear on

and definitely shows wear on the frog and on the scabbard body

the blade shape of this example is a Hira-Zukuri form (sugata)

but the leather has been almost completely removed

just before the Civil War

Original Imperial Russian Tsar Alexander II Military Academy Cadet Brass Belt Buckle - circa 1870 MG 34 Ammo Storage and definitely shows wear onOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Imperial Russian Military Academy Buckle, measuring 2 3 8"W x 2"H. These were worn by cadets at the academy, and the design is typical of buckles used in the 1870s 1880s. The front of the buckle bears the CROWN A II Imperial Cypher of Russian Tsar Alexander II, who reigned from 7 September 1856 until his Assassination March 13, 1881. Condition is very good, with some deformation to the rear clip.