An engraved silver belt buckle for the emir of Afghanistan, Abd-al Rahman Khan (r. 1880 - 1901), India, dated 1273 AH (1856-57), of oval shape, engraved with a long nasta'liq calligraphic inscription naming the emir of Afghanistan, the Pashtun Abd-al Rahman Khan (عبدالرحمان خان) Bahadur Jang, the Sarkar of Chiras (province in northern Afghanistan), the date inscribed in both the Hijra and Gregorian calendars (1273 AH - 1857 AD), the inscription against a finely cross-hatched ground reminiscent of Timurid and Central Asian metalwork, rosettes interspersed amidst the calligraphy, a fretwork band framing the plaque, the back with a large hook and two knobs, mounted on a black stand, 10cm x 13cm excluding the stand.