Non-plate style brass belt buckle

[sydnie7]

Google Tyger Forge. Fella used to be a semi-active X-Marks member and he does some interesting metalwork.

Tyger Forge buckles are also available through the Scottish Tartans Museum Gift Shop. And yes, they are lovely!

[Highlander31]

Tyger Forge buckles are also available through the Scottish Tartans Museum Gift Shop. And yes, they are lovely!

I purchased one of Tyger's Bottony Cross buckles a little over three years ago. I always get comments and questions when I wear it.

After all this time, it's just starting to get a little tarnish on it. I'm going to pull out the polish and take care of it, just as soon as I finish posting this.

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[The farqcom]

Check out "mountain man" type supplier, they usually have square and round very sturdy buckles, one or two prong types.

[MacGumerait]

You might try this site . Scroll down and you will see various "circular " buckles . I purchased one of their belt and buckle combinations and was very pleased . You can buy also buy just the buckles .

http://www.blackbeardscreations.com/belts.html

Cheers , Mike

[Creag]

There are some affordable round and oval options on Amazon.com.

[Sir Didymous]

Here is one that I think would do nicely. It has clean lines and it's a dealer that I trust very much. At $10.00, it seems like a fair price too. http://smoke-fire.com/buckles-2.asp The one at the top.

[MacRobert's Reply]

Most traditional brass day buckles with highland wear seem to be oblong (either portrait or landscape).
This is my antique one ... recently polished:

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and a modern square one:
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or you could go for something a bit different like this antique shield buckle:
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All these buckles are for a 2" belt.

However, I do have an unused 2.25" buckle lying around. PM me if anyone wants it.
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[Kalok Sundancer]

I purchased one of Tyger's Bottony Cross buckles a little over three years ago. I always get comments and questions when I wear it.

After all this time, it's just starting to get a little tarnish on it. I'm going to pull out the polish and take care of it, just as soon as I finish posting this.

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What I would do is let it tarnish a bit more and then clear coat it. The proper patina on brass and copper can look really sharp.

[Highlander31]

What I would do is let it tarnish a bit more and then clear coat it. The proper patina on brass and copper can look really sharp.

My wife said something similar, when she saw me getting into the cabinet where the cleaners, polishes, etc., are kept. She reminded me, I also wear this belt and buckle with my great kilt for the renfaires. (Though, we do not go to them as much since we moved here to a rural part of the coast.) I like your suggestion of clear coating it. I did that in the Army with my brass. Gave it a good polishing, then took it to a jeweler, who gave it a good buffing, then sealed it. Never had to polish my brass again (it's too bad I couldn't have done that with my boots and low quarters, as well.)

So bowing to a greater authority, I have decided to let it tarnish a little more. However, my wife felt I shouldn't waste the effort in opening the cabinet. Coincidentally, her knee high boots needed a polishing, and since I like the way they look on her,....I polished them.