Extremely Rare 1949 Japanese Brass Police School Belt Buckle Fuk

This is an extremely rare authentic Japanese antique brass belt buckle, dated August 1949 (Showa 24), and sourced from a Japan government auction.

The buckle is engraved with historically significant Japanese text:

昭和二十四年八月 – August, Showa 24 (1949)

福岡縣警察學校 – Fukuoka Prefectural Police School

第三〇八期生 – 308th Term Student

This strongly suggests the buckle was made as a commemorative piece for a graduating class of the Fukuoka Prefectural Police School, likely presented to a student of the 308th term in the early postwar period.

Crafted from solid brass, this piece has a powerful and dignified appearance, with the kind of weight, patina, and engraved detail collectors look for in genuine historical Japanese artifacts. Objects tied to specific institutions, exact dates, and numbered graduating classes are especially difficult to find today, making this a highly collectible item.

This buckle represents more than just a vintage accessory — it is a tangible piece of Japan’s postwar Showa-era reconstruction, connected to the rebuilding of public institutions and law enforcement after World War II.

Whether you collect Japanese militaria, police memorabilia, Showa antiques, brass buckles, or rare government-issued commemoratives, this is a remarkable and unusual piece with strong historical appeal.

✅ Highlights

✅ Authentic Japanese antique belt buckle
✅ Dated August 1949 (Showa 24)
✅ Engraved Fukuoka Prefectural Police School
✅ Marked 308th Term Student
✅ Rare commemorative graduation piece
✅ Solid brass construction
✅ Strong historical connection to early postwar Japan
✅ Sourced from a Japan government auction
✅ Rare collector’s item with institution-specific engraving
✅ Ideal for collectors of Japanese history, police memorabilia, and Showa-era antiques

Additional Information

Items associated with postwar Japanese police schools are rarely seen on the international market, especially examples that retain such specific engraving. The use of “福岡縣” with the older form of the kanji for prefecture (縣) also adds period authenticity and reinforces its historical age.

Because this buckle names a precise school, date, and student term, it offers much more documentary value than generic vintage buckles. Pieces like this are highly appealing to collectors who value traceable historical context and institutional provenance.

Its aged brass surface also gives it an attractive antique character, suitable for display, study, or inclusion in a serious Japanese historical collection.

Condition

Vintage antique condition with age-related wear, patina, scratches, and signs of use consistent with age.
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