Historical information

Buckle was created for the 1988 Reunion in Melbourne for Vietnam Veterans. Once issued to Australian, South Vietnamese and U.S. Veterans. 300 of these buckles were made.

Physical description

Silver Belt Buckle of heavy metal. On front "Vietnam Veteran" across top. Image of 3 soldiers and a helicopter. At the bottom on top of the image of some flags. At back is a folding buckle and a hook stud to clip into belt holes. Shape is rectangular.

Inscriptions & markings

Inscribed on front "Vietnam Veteran". On back inscribed "Vietnam Veterans International Reunion Melbourne 1988". Also "Made in Australia by Blandon Australia Pty Ltd". Also an Acclamation included under notes.
Inscribed on back: "We Veterans do not gather to justify or dispute the rights of wrongs of War because it is not a dispute for those of us who Served to Answer. This buckle is in Remembrance of our International Veterans Community Celebration, A Community Strong of Heart, Strong with Love. The Tide is Turning".