This brings up a great point.
Reproductions, replica’s or fakes.
I have several belt buckles purchased in the 1980’s as replica’s. Some are marked, some not.
Some might be original designs and not replica’s.
Showing photos of fronts, then backs. Here is a transcription of wording and marks, if any.
Wording on backs from top left:
PBR:
TM
Reproduced by arrangement with Pabst Brewing Co.
1618
A “Hallmark” in middle
H-168
Berga Mot Brass works
-This is clearly marked as a reproduction.
No marks on back of the brass roping buckle. It could appear to be an older buckle to some.
Brass steer head on Aluminum has some type of mark that I cannot make out.
This one could also appear to be older, as the steer head is the same style used in the early 1900’s.
Sterling Silver with brands on front.
Chambers (something) Co.
Made in USA.
No indication that it is Sterling, but tested to be such.
This one has me stumped. In hand, it appears that someone polished it. I have not researched the brands. It might be older than the 1980’s.
Plan to set a Turquoise cabochon in the middle of it.
Big Sky Country
Montana
Stylized lower case a and j.
Then dazy
Denver
Appears to be a tourist item, but a good quality one.
Not trying to hijack this thread, but offering examples of what to look for on backs of belt buckles.
