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Belt Buckles are Outdoors- Help a Museum guy out

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I cross posted this on the history board. We had a collection of WWII and Vietnam artifacts donated. I am trying to locate some information on this belt buckle. I can't find it in any reference books and my google skills have failed me. Anyone have any ideas?

Chazz03
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Is it silver?
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Chazz03 said:

Is it silver?
Yes. Only proof mark on it is "Sterling" with a small symbol I can't make out next to it.
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Can you get a photo of the mark?
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It isn't very clear but this was the best one I could grab with my phone.

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not the maker I was thinking it was. Does this look close?
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Pretty close. It us only about an 1/8 in size. Looks quite similar maybe just a different design?
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I'd think it's the same. IF so this is the manufacturer
Pryor Mfg. Co.
Newark, NJ 1909-c. 1915
Became a part of B.M. Shanley, Jr., Co
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Thanks! That helps quite a bit
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TexAgs Outdoors Board doing work.
Chazz03
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In 1907 the company restyled their name to Pryor Mfg. Co.. Part of their trade mark was adjusted from 'N' to 'M'
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Now to just figure out what the hell this thing went to and if it worth accessioning. The hard part of museum work!

Thanks for the digging.
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My theory is it was a sash buckle for a band member
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