Handmade german silver belt buckle “Indian Chief” The « Indian Chief » is the colloquial name for the United States 5-cent nickel coin that was minted from 1913 to 1938. It is officially called Buffalo Nickel or Indian Head Nickel. The date 1935 is simply one of the minting years of this coin. The buckle depicts the profile of a Native American, symbolizing the cultural heritage and history of the Native American population.The reverse of the buckle depicts the American bison, symbolizing the natural wealth of America and the importance of this animal species in Native American culture. Symbolic Meaning: « Indian Chief » symbolizes respect for Native American peoples and their role in the US history. The coin was created at a time when interest in authentic American culture was growing, and its imagery called for an awareness of the historical significance of Native American culture. Solid German silver Belt Buckle – Buckles are cast from german silver(an alloy of copper, nickel, and zinc). After casting, each buckle is processed manually. After processing the buckle, it is covered with a patina and polished one more time. Buckle comes complete with a brass frame of 2 sizes to choose from (38 mm and 45 mm) for later attachment to the belt. 100% Top Grain Leather Belt | Best quality – The belt is made of a solid piece of leather, which means it will serve you for a long time. Belt width : 1.5 inch (3.8cm) or 1.8 inch (4.5cm) wide. Top grain leather belts may have wrinkles, scars, and scratches that are inherent characteristics and natural beauty of calfskin leather. Adjustable length – Our standard belt length: 47-48 inches (120-125 cm). If you need more length, let us know in the comments! Easy to adjust! Our all-belts package has an instruction inside which helps you easily shorten the belt by yourself. The buckle is attached to a leather belt mount, which is connected to a belt with a screw. To shorten the belt should: 1. Unscrew the screw that holds the buckle 2. Cut the excess leather, according to your size 3. Make a hole for the screw 4. Fasten the buckle to the belt Buckle sizes: 2.91″x3.85″ (74×98 mm) The buckle comes complete with a crafted box. Made in Ukraine!