I’m new here: looking for a belt buckle for this Golden Bear coin pocket jacket

[Bootgoblin]

Hi, I am new to this place & to leather jackets in general. Does anyone know where I could find a period correct belt buckle for this 1 5/8" belt? I have looked a bit around eBay and haven't found much........ Additionally any info about the year/ leather type of this Golden Bear jacket would be much appreciated!


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[TLW '90]

I'd personally just put any cool belt buckle on it that fits.

 

[Doctor Death]

Hi, I am new to this place & to leather jackets in general. Does anyone know where I could find a period correct belt buckle for this 1 5/8" belt? I have looked a bit around eBay and haven't found much........ Additionally any info about the year/ leather type of this Golden Bear jacket would be much appreciated!


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Period correct? How old is the jacket?

I just buy a leather strap on ebay from zisa leather. 1 3/4 wide would probably be better than 1 1/2. And then get a matching buckle from landco317. They have them in 1 3/4 and 1 1/2. Here's the link for 1 1/2: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1112480101...M73ZK1&hash=item19e6e5ebb2:g:1fUAAOxyRhBSwk3V

 

[Bootgoblin]

Period correct? How old is the jacket?

I just buy a leather strap on ebay from zisa leather. 1 3/4 wide would probably be better than 1 1/2. And then get a matching buckle from landco317. They have them in 1 3/4 and 1 1/2. Here's the link for 1 1/2: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1112480101...M73ZK1&hash=item19e6e5ebb2:g:1fUAAOxyRhBSwk3V

Thanks, I’m trying to figure out how old the jacket is. Seller claimed it was 40s or 50s horsehide. The talon zipper may be that old according to a chart I’ve seen but I can’t tell for certain.

It still has the belt, see pics. But the buckle was removed before I received it.

 

[NeutronStar]

Thanks, I’m trying to figure out how old the jacket is. Seller claimed it was 40s or 50s horsehide. The talon zipper may be that old according to a chart I’ve seen but I can’t tell for certain.

It still has the belt, see pics. But the buckle was removed before I received it.

It’s 1960s

 

[Bootgoblin]

It’s 1960s

Hey thanks for dating it. How can you tell out of curiosity?

 

[NeutronStar]

Hey thanks for dating it. How can you tell out of curiosity?

Use the search function on here. There is a deep history of knowledge of all sorts, from this to that, and that to this. You too can earn your diploma in niche nerd knowledge for the low price of a few key strokes and several hundred hours spent staring bleery eyed at a glowing screen.

Zipper History

 

[navetsea]

perhaps just get a garrison style buckle , in matte finish nickel plated brass, and couple of chicago screws in brass to spice up the metal color combo a bit

 

[Bootgoblin]

Use the search function on here. There is a deep history of knowledge of all sorts, from this to that, and that to this. You too can earn your diploma in niche nerd knowledge for the low price of a few key strokes and several hundred hours spent staring bleery eyed at a glowing screen.

Zipper History

Haha ok

 

[Bootgoblin]

perhaps just get a garrison style buckle , in matte finish nickel plated brass, and couple of chicago screws in brass to spice up the metal color combo a bit

Thanks…. Awesome suggestion