Vintage 1982 American Eagle Collectors Biker Buckle on 100cm Leather Belt

THIS IS NOT AN ORDINARY BUCKLE. AN AMERICAN EAGLE BIKERS BUCKLE MADE IN 1982 ATTACHED TO A 100CM LEATHER BELT. RETRO GREAT AMERICAN BUCKLE CO SERIAL NO 1036 BIKER BELT BUCKLE.
 
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, by Great American Buckle Co. in 1982. It is solid brass with an eagle riding a motorcycle. Caption is Ride to Live, Live to Ride. Great gift for biker, cycle enthusiast and more.
 
The Great American Buckle Company was located in Chicago, Illinois and produced some of the most stunning buckles for decades. It manufactured all sorts of cowboy, motorcycle club and union worker belt buckles, all of which are now very collectible.
 
NOTE I HAVE ANOTHER INTERESTING BRASS BIKERS BUCKLE FROM 1978 ALSO ON AUCTION THIS WEEK.
 
SIZE: LEATHER BELT 100CM LONG
 
CONDITION: IN BEAUTIFUL CONDITION. COLOURS STILL BRIGHT. STRUCTURALLY GOOD.
 
GREAT AMERICAN BUCKLE COMPANY (1970-present):
The Great American Buckle Company was at first located in Chicago, Illinois and produced some of the most stunning buckles for decades. It manufactured all sorts of cowboy, motorcycle club and union worker belt buckles, all of which are now very collectible.
Great American Products was founded in the early 70s by Ben Heck, Ron McZinski, and Roger Tuttle in Chigaco, Illinois. Roger Tuttle is the current CEO and the company is now located in Texas. More information is available on the company's website (linked below).
Operating under the original name, MM Limited, the company produced  motorcycle themed buckles in the early 70s and later developed numerous retail and corporate designs plated with either nickel or brass. It acquired the Lewis Buckle Company  in the early 80s and was an active producer of belt buckles throughout the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. Today the company continues to manufacture lead-free pewter buckles in addition to numerous other products.
 
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