Description
1964 sterling silver Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA) trophy buckle awarded to Grand American Vandalia Handicap Professional Champion. The center features a raised ATA emblem in the center which depicts the letters: "ATA" surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. The top of the buckle reads: "GRAND AMERICAN" and beneath: "VANDALIA HANDICAP PROFESSIONAL CHAMPION AUG. 29 1964".
VINTAGE:Circa 1964.
SIZE:Approximately 3" x 2".
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Sterling silver.
ATTACHMENT:Stationary loop and post.
MARKINGS:"STIEFF", "STERLING", and "2PS".
ITEM NOTES:This is from a firearm, hunting, and fishing collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MDEX15 LEGEX6/15 SMEGEX10/17/19
CONDITION:8+ (Excellent): The buckle shows minor to moderate wear, overall gorgeous patina.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.