Type: Belt buckle
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original branded design
Production Technique: Cast pewter with painted highlights
Style: Western / Americana
Date of Creation: 1981
Features: Sculptural relief; banner “SPIRIT OF OUR FATHERS”; catalogue code DD114
Subject: Native American rider with wagons in background
Region of Origin: USA (imported/distributed in UK)
Material: Solid pewter (steel/brass-tone hardware)
Size: 9.5 cm (W) x 7.5 cm (H); fits approx 4.0 cm (1½") strap
Maker / Marks: TANSIDE plate; Dragon Collection – Made in England roundel; Made in U.S.A. plaque; DD114 code; Copyright © 1981 plate
1981 Tanside Dragon ‘Spirit of Our Fathers’ Pewter Western Buckle 9.5x7.5cm USA.
Powerful, highly detailed solid pewter buckle showing a Native American rider in relief, with a wagon train landscape behind and a feathered scroll reading “SPIRIT OF OUR FATHERS.” Painted accent touches remain to the feathers and details.
Back carries mixed maker/distributor plates:
TANSIDE (UK distributor/brand)
Dragon Collection – Made in England roundel
Made in U.S.A. plaque (manufacture)
Catalogue/code DD114
Copyright © 1981 bar
Translation to plain English: Tanside “Dragon Collection” buckle, manufactured in the USA, model DD114, 1981.
Used, vintage with honest surface wear and patina; highlights show light rubs.
Hardware, loop and prong are straight and secure; no bends, cracks or repairs.
Fits an approx 4.0 cm (1½") strap.
Photos form part of the description.
Carefully packed; insured & tracked. I combine postage where possible.
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