{"product_id":"extremely-rare-1949-japanese-brass-police-school-belt-buckle-fuk","title":"Extremely Rare 1949 Japanese Brass Police School Belt Buckle Fuk","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an extremely rare authentic Japanese antique brass belt buckle, dated August 1949 (Showa 24), and sourced from a Japan government auction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe buckle is engraved with historically significant Japanese text:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e昭和二十四年八月 – August, Showa 24 (1949)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e福岡縣警察學校 – Fukuoka Prefectural Police School\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e第三〇八期生 – 308th Term Student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ Highlights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ Authentic Japanese antique belt buckle\u003cbr\u003e✅ Dated August 1949 (Showa 24)\u003cbr\u003e✅ Engraved Fukuoka Prefectural Police School\u003cbr\u003e✅ Marked 308th Term Student\u003cbr\u003e✅ Rare commemorative graduation piece\u003cbr\u003e✅ Solid brass construction\u003cbr\u003e✅ Strong historical connection to early postwar Japan\u003cbr\u003e✅ Sourced from a Japan government auction\u003cbr\u003e✅ Rare collector’s item with institution-specific engraving\u003cbr\u003e✅ Ideal for collectors of Japanese history, police memorabilia, and Showa-era antiques\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItems 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts aged brass surface also gives it an attractive antique character, suitable for display, study, or inclusion in a serious Japanese historical collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage antique condition with age-related wear, patina, scratches, and signs of use consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003ePlease review all photos carefully, as they are an important part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📢 Important Shipping Policy Update\u003cbr\u003eTo ensure safe delivery, we currently ship one item per order only.\u003cbr\u003eOrders with multiple items may be canceled and refunded. Once your item arrives safely, you’re welcome to place another order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📦 Condition\u003cbr\u003ePlease review all photos carefully, as they form part of the item description. Dimensions and additional details are provided in the images.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Real Timeless Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59626395631902,"sku":"X22","price":212.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/3998\/6462\/files\/1949JapaneseBrassPoliceSchoolBeltBuckle1_c26ea634-fa2e-4079-9afd-2403711c3616.jpg?v=1784197567","url":"https:\/\/www.realtimelessvintage.com\/products\/extremely-rare-1949-japanese-brass-police-school-belt-buckle-fuk","provider":"Real Timeless Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}