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This is an authentic Vintage 1995 CAQHEA Youth Horsemanship Champion Trophy Belt Buckle, custom-crafted by the renowned maker Broken Horn.
Key Details & Features
* Event & Title: Awarded to the Champion in Youth Horsemanship.
* Year: 1995.
* Association: CAQHEA (California American Quarter Horse Exhibitor Association) / AQHA affiliates.
* Maker: Broken Horn Silversmiths, famous for premium western silver overlay awards.
* Craftsmanship: Features fine western hand-engraved bright silver-overlay scroll filigree, accented with a gold-tone twisted rope border, gold raised lettering, gold floral overlays, and a classic monogram/initial shield at the top.
Backside Features & Markings
• The Maker's Mark: Stamped clearly with the Broken Horn oval logo at the top center. Broken Horn Saddlery (originally based out of Baldwin Park, California) was elite in the western industry for crafting premium custom show saddles, tack, and trophy silversmith pieces.
• Material Stamp: Directly to the left of the oval logo, it features a dual stamp reading "SILVER OVERLAID" This denotes a heavy, high-quality layer of sterling silver bonded over a sturdy base metal (typically nickel or jeweler's bronze), heavily favored for durability in arena environments.
• Hardware Setup: Utilizes a classic vintage heavy-duty fixed belt bar on the left alongside a wide folding paddle prong/hook on the right, designed to attach securely to custom western tooling snap belts up to 1.5 inches wide.
