Solid pewter belt buckle with sealed enamel colors. Approximately 3" by 2 1/2". Background has black and reddish brown enamel color. Shows shoulder length bust of John Wayne to viewer's right with oval rope frame. To left is cowboy on horse looking over desert mesa. Above is "JOHN WAYNE" and below is "NINETY YEAR" / "1907 ANNIVERSARY 1997". Ornate outer border.
Reverse shows "LIMITED EDITION" / "(serial number)" / "OF 5,000" at top. To right is 'MADE IN USA" shield top, hole pin and stock number "JW-1". To the left are two eagle heads to hold buckle bracket. In the center is multi line inscription "JOHN WAYNE 1907 -1997 THIS YEAR MARKS THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GREATEST WESTERN STAR THE SILVER SCREEN HAS EVER KNOWN. WE ARE PROUD TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF JOHN WAYNE WITH THIS LIMITED EDITION BUCKLE."
This one pictured shows the serial number 2012, but the number will vary on the one you receive. The buckle comes with a "Certificate of Authenticity" issued by Buckles of America with the matching serial number and the statement it was "hand crafted with pride in the U.S.A.". It comes in a white gift box.
