Pirate Belt
A curious belt buckle engraved with the date AD 1759 and the degrees and minutes of a map reference has the Revealing Secrets team flummoxed!
We've plotted the reference to a point between Trinidad and Tobago. Various theories have been suggested as to the belt's use and origins, but we haven't been able to come to a comfortable conclusion.
Do you have a similar belt in a collection? Do you know if such belts were worn by seafarers or missionaries?
If you think you might be able to cast light on this mysterious object, please e-mail us
here  or ring us on 0870 900 2333 (all calls charged at the national rate: 8p a minute). Be sure to include your name and daytime contact details.
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