Jul 21 2009
Belt Buckle History: Who Knew?
Image Courtesy of Boot City.
Cowboys love ‘em so much they pay high dollar for a shiny new one. They’re often handed out to the best rider as a coveted prize for a job well done. This piece of metal is a symbol of courage, strength and plain old brawn.
Belt buckles have been used since the Bronze Age, when folks (mostly men) needed a belt and something to hold the belt together around their waist. Women found belt buckles fashionable during the Middle Ages. Belt buckles gained popularity into the mainstream during war. Since then, belt buckles were adapted and developed to suit the beholder’s needs.
Our tough cowgirls and boys are no exception.
Montana Silversmith Buckles are gorgeous renditions of the Wild West. Shown is a buckle of a rider pulling a pack horse, loaded with the cowboy’s belongings and rations. Complete with 99.9% pure silver and 14k gold, you’ll be proud to show off this amazing, German silver buckle. Montana’s patent guarantees the buckle for life: It will not fade, color or tarnish. The company even backs this with a “10 times stronger than lacquer” claim. You can do just about any activity in your Silversmith Buckle and not lose your pants.
Who knew belt buckles, so handy and useful, would become a status symbol?
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