Preliminary identification
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Overview
An officially licensed AC/DC oval belt buckle featuring the band's iconic high-voltage lightning bolt logo in vibrant red and white enamel against a deep black background. The reverse features the band's official copyright holder, Leidseplein Presse B.V., dated 2004, alongside a 'Made in USA' stamp.
Story
In 1977, graphic designer Gerard Huerta created the iconic AC/DC lightning logo for their 'Let There Be Rock' album. Decades later, this 2004 buckle was licensed through the band's Dutch holding company to keep the high-voltage rock-and-roll style alive for a new generation of fans.
Maker / Origin
Leidseplein Presse B.V. is the Dutch-based administrative entity that has managed the intellectual property, licensing, and copyrights for AC/DC since the peak of their global success.
Condition & Value
The buckle is in very good condition with minor surface wear and light scuffing on the metal borders. The enamel remains bright, intact, and free of major chips or cracks. Excellent preservation of the enamel keeps this at the higher end of its value range.
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Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
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