Limited edition solid sterling silver belt buckle layered with 24K gold commemorating the 175th anniversary of Old Ironsides. Very detailed, highly collectible & very rare. Stamped on the underside #054 but I've no idea of total number manufactured. From The Historic Providence Mint and made in 1987. This is the second belt buckle issued in the "Defenders of Freedom Collection" series.
Stolen from the internet: Old Ironsides" is the popular nickname for the USS Constitution, the world's oldest commissioned warship still afloat. This nickname was earned during the War of 1812, when cannonballs fired by the British were observed to bounce harmlessly off the ship's hull, leading a crew member to exclaim, "Huzzah! Her sides are made of iron!" The ship, built of strong live oak, earned a reputation for invincibility, further solidifying the nickname
Size: 3 1/2" x 2 1/2" and 5.8 oz weight
Condition:Very good condition with light surface wear, scratches and some patina
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