This is an exceptionally rare, original 1981 Lee Co. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back "Official Belt" featuring a Die-Cast Darth Vader Belt Buckle Set.

While loose 1980s Lee Co. brass and pewter belt buckles turn up occasionally at vintage shops, finding an intact, unused children’s size "Official Belt" still preserved inside its original retail display packaging is a massive advantage.

The packaging graphics are incredible, capturing the 1981 transition era between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. The front features iconic artwork of C-3PO and R2-D2, while the side panels boast brilliant silver-and-yellow retro graphics of an X-Wing starfighter, Darth Vader, and Yoda.

• Product Name: Official Star Wars Children's Belt & Buckle Set

• Character Focus: Darth Vader (High-Relief Sculpted Buckle)

• Franchise: Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

• Manufacturer: Lee Co. (Made in USA / N.Y., N.Y.)

• Release Year: 1981

• Size Label: Small (Fits Waists 20" - 22")

Condition:

• Belt & Buckle: Pristine, deadstock condition. Unused and completely untouched. The antique brass-finished die-cast metal Darth Vader buckle is perfect with zero oxidation or plating wear. The black belt material remains completely soft and flexible without the dry-rot cracking common in 45-year-old vinyl/leather.

• Box Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The silver-foil finish cardboard box retains sharp structural lines with no crushing or cave-ins. Minor typical age-related edge-wear rubbing present along the corners.

• Graphics: The character artwork panels are incredibly deep and vibrant. Features high-contrast retro prints of an X-Wing, Yoda, and Darth Vader with zero sun-fading or yellowing.

• Storage: Kept safely preserved in a smoke-free, climate-controlled toy vault.