{"product_id":"vintage-1980-texas-longhorn-belt-buckle-great-american-buckle-co-chicago-h143-made-in-usa","title":"Vintage 1980 Texas Longhorn Belt Buckle – Great American Buckle Co. Chicago H143 – Made in USA","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic piece of \u003cstrong\u003e1980 Texas and Western Americana\u003c\/strong\u003e, this vintage belt buckle by \u003cstrong\u003eThe Great American Buckle Co. of Chicago\u003c\/strong\u003e features a bold three-dimensional Texas Longhorn surrounded by a coiled rope motif and large raised \u003cstrong\u003e“TEXAS”\u003c\/strong\u003e lettering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sculpted longhorn head projects prominently from the buckle, giving the relatively compact piece excellent depth and presence. The silver-tone finish, dark recessed background and naturally acquired surface wear give it an authentic vintage Western character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is exceptionally well marked with the company's eagle emblem and:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number H143\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Great American Buckle Co. – Chicago\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopyright © 1980\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe H143 identification is particularly useful because another documented example carries the same H143 number and 1980 Great American Buckle Co. markings. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2¾\" wide × 2¼\" high\u003c\/strong\u003e, this buckle is a great collectible for enthusiasts of Texas memorabilia, Longhorns, ranching, rodeo, Western wear and vintage American-made belt buckles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage pre-owned condition with surface wear, scratches and patina consistent with age. \u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: the original belt prong\/hook and belt loop are missing from the reverse, so the buckle will require replacement hardware or repair before it can be worn.\u003c\/strong\u003e The buckle itself displays well and remains a nice collectible example of this 1980 Great American Buckle Co. Texas design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buckle Up and Go","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49342571282667,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/3383\/1403\/files\/Texasfront.png?v=1788479097","url":"https:\/\/buckleupandgo.com\/products\/vintage-1980-texas-longhorn-belt-buckle-great-american-buckle-co-chicago-h143-made-in-usa","provider":"Buckle Up and Go","version":"1.0","type":"link"}