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Liberty Khaki Strap Box [message #12008]

Mon, 06 January 2020 18:40

JackW
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I got this from eBay the other week:
/vgforum/index.php?t=getfile&id=5965&private=0

/vgforum/index.php?t=getfile&id=5966&private=0

The strap is also shown in the ad here: http://vintagegruen.org/vgforum/index.php?t=msg&th=343&a mp;a mp;goto=1426&#msg_1426

I'd love to see an original one. I snagged an original WWI strap with the J.F. Sturdy buckle. The site also shows the Gruen "Liberty strap": LINK. I've been able to make reproductions of both. the Gruen one, is far simplier than the others. Seems to be just a simple buckle:

/vgforum/index.php?t=getfile&id=5967&private=0

/vgforum/index.php?t=getfile&id=5967&private=0

/vgforum/index.php?t=getfile&id=5968&private=0

Anyone have an original?

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Re: More ephemera [message #12015 is a reply to message #12008]

Tue, 07 January 2020 20:50

Jenneke
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Location: Netherlands

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That is a nice find. Shame there is no content.

The buckle looks like one part of the ladies ribbon clasp, without the “horns”.. (Sliding clip)

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Re: More ephemera [message #19728 is a reply to message #12015]

Fri, 22 August 2025 21:27

Gary
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Browsing through old newspapers I found this. I don't believe Gruen named this watch and they were referring to the strap. They have an option for a Kitchener strap. Along with the Liberty strap option.

/vgforum/index.php?t=getfile&id=11732&private=0

/vgforum/index.php?t=getfile&id=11732&private=0

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Re: More ephemera [message #19732 is a reply to message #19728]

Sat, 23 August 2025 18:22

JackW
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August 1918. That’s pretty cool date. Solidly within WWI for the US. Do totally agree that the ad is referring to the strap.

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