Add a unique touch to your collection with this rare Embossed Northern Pacific Last Spoke Centennial Commemorative Belt Buckle from 1983. The intricate design showcases the heritage of the Northern Pacific Railway while commemorating the centennial anniversary. This vintage accessory belongs to the category of belt buckles and is a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts alike. The serial number stamped for this particular buckle is #267.

The amount of intricate design and craftsmanship of this piece is stunning. On the left hand side in the front of the image portrays a Native American with a horse in the middle ground a train stamped “northern pacific” on the side and the front of the train reads “St. Paul to Portland” on the other side of the tracks are 3 workers holding hand tools. On the bottom left across to the right is a banner reading “1883 Last Spike Centennial 1983” with images of hand tools in the bottom corners behind and in front of the banner. Bottom center is embossed an image of the state of Montana reading “Gold Creek Montana”

Even on the backside there is a lot of craftsmanship including logs wrapped in rope that makes up the buckle holder. So much detail.

The buckle is thick and heavy.

This buckle was made for the Last Spike Centennial Committee.

The backside reads:

“IRON HORSE ARRIVES

At Gold Creek, Montana Territory on September 8th, 1883, the last spike was driven completing the first transcontinental railroad across the Northwest. The Northern Pacific thus linked the Great Lakes with the future states of the Union westward to the Pacific Coast.

Made for the Last Spike Centennial Comittee

1983 LTD Premium CO/PO Box 360 Talent, OR 97540

1983 Limited Edition

Serial number 266”

Below that it reads “Missouri Breaks”

3 5/16” wide, 2 5/16” tall, 1/8” thick, slightly curved

The condition is very good and likely never worn. A very special piece!