vintage 1970s leather belt Brass eagle buckle LIBERTY enamel 36 38
Circa 1970s leather belt with brass tone metal enamelled buckle depicting an eagle with a swooping "LIBERTY" banner.
Buckle is nearly ovular, with enamelling in white, brick red and bright sky blue.
Back of the buckle is etched copyright mark, "by 1776 assoc., Phila."
Attached to a snap on dark brown leather belt strap with five adjustment holes.
Back of leather strap is gold embossed with what looks like a size, some illegible info and "Biology Designs, Philadelphia USA"- not all completely readable.
Estimated 1975 or 76 production as a commemorative 200 year anniversary design.
In excellent condition, the leather strap is thick yet supple, with no warping or damages, appear seldom worn.
The buckle is also in excellent condition- while not marked as brass- it is heavy enough to likely be brass and has wonderful detailing.
A very cool piece of Americana!
Measurements:
the buckle design is 2- 3/8" wide by 2- 5/8" high, with total buckle width (including attachemnt bar) measuring 2- 7/8"
the leather strap plus buckle has an adjustable circumference of 35" to 38- 1/2"
the leather strap is 1- 5/8" wide - strap is removable, as shown
Buckle is nearly ovular, with enamelling in white, brick red and bright sky blue.
Back of the buckle is etched copyright mark, "by 1776 assoc., Phila."
Attached to a snap on dark brown leather belt strap with five adjustment holes.
Back of leather strap is gold embossed with what looks like a size, some illegible info and "Biology Designs, Philadelphia USA"- not all completely readable.
Estimated 1975 or 76 production as a commemorative 200 year anniversary design.
In excellent condition, the leather strap is thick yet supple, with no warping or damages, appear seldom worn.
The buckle is also in excellent condition- while not marked as brass- it is heavy enough to likely be brass and has wonderful detailing.
A very cool piece of Americana!
Measurements:
the buckle design is 2- 3/8" wide by 2- 5/8" high, with total buckle width (including attachemnt bar) measuring 2- 7/8"
the leather strap plus buckle has an adjustable circumference of 35" to 38- 1/2"
the leather strap is 1- 5/8" wide - strap is removable, as shown