belt buckle

[ghostflyer]

I have just been given a belt buckle with the Cessna 170 Association logo molded into it. I think it is made of bronze. Its brand new still in paper. I notice its not for sale in the Associations Shop. So my question is , Who made it and when were they made and for how much? Oh!! It is NOT for sale.

[Bramlett]

$30.00 USD

http://cessna170.org/merchandise.html

Not sure the manufacturer.

I like mine though!

[GAHorn]

I have just been given a belt buckle with the Cessna 170 Association logo molded into it. I think it is made of bronze. Its brand new still in paper. I notice its not for sale in the Associations Shop. So my question is , Who made it and when were they made and for how much? Oh!! It is NOT for sale.

It it actually the OFFICIAL LOGO? such as is displayed on these forum pages? (not simply a depiction of a 170?)

Check the backside of the buckle for the artist/foundry, and tell us who/where/what it says.

[edbooth]

There were two belt buckles that had the assoc logo on them, one was an oval bright brass one (which I have on right now) and the other was a round dull bronze one (in my drawer). Both had the logo with the N1969W 170 on them. I bought these back in the early 80's. If memory serves me right, I think the oval one was offered by a member out in California. Believe his name was Hal Stephens ??? And I don't remember who offered the other one. I think the small round one was more popular because some of the proceeds were donated to the assoc. The oval bright brass one was the better looking of the two. I think the same guy also offered 170 "T" shirts with the logo on them back during the Milwaukee convention. They were excellent quality t's I still have mine. But again they were unpopular because none of the funds came back to the assoc. At the time, I was a relatively new member and uneducated. Also have two other buckles with 170's. One offered in various catalogs back in the 70's and another offered by the Alaska Safety foundation that I got from past president Dan Urbach when in Alaska. And thats about all I know about the buckles.


Ed Booth, Trenton, SC

[bsdunek]

I have a round cast bronze one I purchased at the 1985 convention in Blakesburg, IA. I don't remember what it cost at that time. Still wear it a lot. That was the first convention I attended and it reminds me of all the good times and fellowship I experienced. Anybody remember the field trip to the moustrap factory?

[170C]

I have one of the round, brass buckles like Ed mentioned. I bought it shortly after joining the association in 1988. It's 2 1/4" in diameter and is good looking. I don't recall what I paid for it or where it came from, but I imagine from the 170 assn. Mine has nothing on the back to indicate who mfg'd it. I don't wear mine a lot as you have to be really careful when wearing it not to scratch a plane or car you might be looking into.

[GAHorn]

Since the Assoc'n logo is copyrighted, it would be illegal for it to be reproduced without TIC170A permission. I was curious if TIC170A had ever done-so...and if it could be re-permitted....

[jlwild]

While talking to the Jan, the 170 Assoc. Exec. Secretary, she mentioned you can 170 buy belt buck from the association. There are some still in stock. Drop her an email message, or better yet look them up in the Association Store where they are listed for $38,00 plus postage.

[GAHorn]

Jim...those listed in the "store" are NOT buckles with the official "logo".... They are generic 170 representations.

[ghostflyer]

After close inspection ,the top side of the buckle has the Cessna 170 Assoc. logo on it and on the under side it has a series of circles within each other and the outer circle stating "solid bronze" and the inner circle has the letter C in the center of it.