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Below are some of the custom made western style belt buckles i have made by request, and your ideas can be made into a buckle too. Many cowboys didnt even wear belts and today, some still. It is not meant, by design, to offer much space for decoration, but for its timetested reliability. Most cowboys by the late 1800s actually wore suspenders. Pfi western, home of bootdaddy, is americas western store. Receive a special code for 10% off plus access to subscribersonly promotions and western stories straight to your inbox. Platestyle buckles are common on western military belts of the mid19th century. Be the first to ask a question about belt buckles and cowboy boots. Great unique gift for that special cowboy or cowgirl.
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This book is one in a sixpart series on cowboy gear. Hondo belt buckle in stock the dukes famous square, heavy weight western belt buckles worn in louis l amour s classic novel hondo, made into a 1953 movie. I cover the kind of belt you need, styles of belt buckles. Belt buckles are sort of a cowboys resume, name tag, and family history all put onto a piece of silver plated metal. Fond of an animal, comicbook character, or commercial brand.
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