Vintage First Edition Solid Brass Award Design Medals Western Belt Buckle

Vintage First Edition Solid Brass Western Belt Buckle by Award Design Medals featuring raised relief cowboy, oil field worker, and central Texas star motif. This heavy cast solid brass buckle showcases detailed Western Americana artwork with eagle crest and classic frontier imagery.

This is a pre-owned vintage item showing natural patina, surface wear, and light oxidation consistent with age. The raised relief details remain sharp and well-defined. Reverse is clearly stamped “First Edition,” “Award Design Medals,” and “Solid Brass.” Belt loop hardware is intact and secure. Sold as shown.

The front design features a central five-point star framed by laurel accents, flanked by detailed occupational Western scenes including a cowboy figure and oilfield imagery. The top is accented with a spread-wing eagle, adding strong Americana character. The buckle has a substantial weight typical of solid brass cast pieces.

Award Design Medals of Noble, Oklahoma was known for producing collectible Western-themed belt buckles during the late 20th century, many of which were issued as limited or first edition releases.

This buckle appeals to Western collectors, rodeo enthusiasts, Texas memorabilia collectors, and vintage Americana display collectors. It can be worn or displayed as part of a curated buckle collection.

Did You Know? Solid brass belt buckles develop a natural patina over time, which many collectors consider desirable and authentic to the era.

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