{"product_id":"union-76-belt-buckle-1970s","title":"Union 76 Gas Station Uniform Belt Buckle 1970s Blue Enamel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Union 76 gas station uniform belt buckle from the 1970s features a bronze-toned metal body with a raised blue enamel 76 logo centered on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe textured finish, rounded rectangular shape, and bold service station emblem give it the look collectors associate with 1970s gas and oil advertising. It is a compact piece for a petroliana collection, vintage belt buckle display, or collection of American service station memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Union 76 belt buckle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gas station uniform belt buckle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s, based on provided research notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal with enamel inset. Exact metal composition not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze tone, gold tone highlights, and dark blue enamel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Union 76 logo on front. No additional maker mark visible in the provided photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e 76 logo service station uniform design. Specific model number not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-memorabilia\" title=\"Gas and oil advertising, petroliana, service station memorabilia Dimensions: 3 inches long by 2 1\/2 inches wide\"\u003eGas and oil advertising, petroliana, service station memorabilia\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-memorabilia\" title=\"Gas and oil advertising, petroliana, service station memorabilia Dimensions: 3 inches long by 2 1\/2 inches wide\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 inches long by 2 1\/2 inches wide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raised blue enamel 76 emblem, textured bronze-toned face, attached belt loop and hook hardware on reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Very Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Very Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e This buckle shows light signs of previous handling while remaining sound and attractive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe blue enamel appears glossy and intact in the provided photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe raised border and textured front retain strong definition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe reverse belt loop and fastening hardware are present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo scratches were noted by Pam, and none are obvious in the supplied front photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight surface variation and patina are visible in the bronze-toned finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor finish wear is visible along portions of the raised edges and reverse hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Union 76 name has roots in American service stations dating to 1932. By the 1970s, its 76 emblem had become a familiar part of roadside advertising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGas and oil advertising collectors often group pieces like this with station signs, patches, uniforms, and other petroliana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis buckle stands out for its large raised blue 76 emblem against the darker textured metal face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the kind of small advertising piece that carries a lot of period character without taking up much display space.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49045654044927,"sku":"H9 – T 2 –3290","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/Union_76_belt_buckle.jpg?v=1787169015","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/union-76-belt-buckle-1970s","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}