Belt buckles are used to fasten belts and can be worn for self-expression or to display memorabilia. There are various styles, including western, cowboy, collector, and custom, made from materials such as metal, silver, brass, and pewter. Sizes range from 2 to 5.5 inches and can be purchased at retail stores, events, or online.
A belt buckle is used to fasten two ends of a belt, usually to hold up a pair of pants. Belt buckles are worn for other reasons as well, including self-expression and displaying memorabilia. These reasons determine the material of which the buckle is made, as well as the design. Belt buckle designs include western, cowboy, collector and custom styles.
Western-style belt buckles are worn for self-expression, as well as to keep the wearer’s pants from falling down. The traditional version of this style buckle usually shows very intricate designs that are engraved in metal and decorated with silver or turquoise stones. The modern version of this belt buckle is made of silver or brass and is often decorated with guns, animals, state emblems, or images of the Wild West. The average Western-style belt buckle size is 2.5 inches (6.35 cm) high by 3.25 inches (8.26 cm) wide.
Cowboy-style belt buckles differ from the Western style in that they feature rodeo emblems or images of bull riders. This style of belt buckle is often large and gold or silver plated. A person with extra funds may want to purchase a solid gold cowboy belt buckle. When a person purchases a belt buckle from a rodeo vendor, it will often be inscribed with the name of the event, the location, and the year. The average size of a cowboy belt buckle is 4 inches (10.16 cm) high by 5.5 inches (13.97 cm) wide.
Collectors belt buckles are used to show a person’s interest. There are hundreds of styles of collector’s buckles available, including hunting, fishing, sports teams, beers, cartoon characters, or favorite bands. These types of buckles are generally made up of pewter and brass, with colored enamel for highlighting. The average size of this belt buckle is 2 inches (5.08 cm) high by 2.38 inches (6.05 cm) wide. Collectors buckles can be purchased at retail stores, concerts, sporting events, or online.
A personalized belt buckle is often worn to represent membership in a group, such as a motorcycle club. The buckle can also represent a person’s occupation, such as a firefighter, police officer, or member of the armed forces. This style buckle is personalized with the individual’s unit number, chapter, or years of membership. Custom belt buckles come in a wide variety of sizes and are made of pewter or brass. Personalized belt buckles are purchased through the member’s organization or online.
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