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This mixed set set of 15 Adult and 6 Youth sized, 21 Total Hesston NFR Belt Buckles from the years 1975 to 1989.
10 of the Adult and 5 of the Youth Buckles are in like new condition,4 of the Adult and 5 of the Youth Buckles are in their original wrapped packages.2of the Adult and 5 of the Youth Bucklesare with their original merchandise order forms
These belt buckles are part of Western culture with a focus on craftsmanship and design, these belt buckles are a unique piece of Americana artistry.
They hold significance as collectibles that represent a piece of history from the brand Hesston.
The National Finals Rodeo (NFR), known as the \"Super Bowl of Rodeo,\" is a championship event held annually by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA). First founded in 1936 as the Cowboys Turtle Association, then renamed the Rodeo Cowboys Association in 1945, and is now known as the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association since 1975, established the NFR in order to determine the world champion in each of rodeo\'s seven main events. Since 1975 Hesston Corporation and participating Hesston Farm Equipment Dealers have Sponsored the annual National Finals Rodeo.
The National Finals Rodeo was hosted in Oklahoma City from1975 through 1984, then hosted since 1985 in Las Vegas.
Hesston Company first buckle was commissioned in 1974.This was a plain brass rectangle buckle with “Hesston” written across the front and it had NO ASSOCIATION with the National Finals Rodeo.
In this vintage set the first Hesston NFR Buckle was commissioned and approved by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association in 1975. 51 years ago.The 1989 last buckle in this collection is 37 years old.
Various designs include Bareback Bronc Rider, Bareback Rider and a Bull Rider. Barrel Racer, Bull Rider, Calf Roping, Rodeo Clowns, Saddle Bronc Rider, Steer Wrestler, Team Roping, Wrangler at Fence, and Wrangler Carrying a Saddle.
Each buckle likely tells a story of the values and traditions of Western American culture during the specified time period.
