Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Belt Buckle - Georgia Bulldogs
Artifact ID1981.02974.01a
Object Type
Buckle, Belt
Gifter
Ann Cox Kemp
Maker
Heritage Mint LTD
Date
1981
Medium
Metal (brass)
Dimensions2 3/4 × 3 1/4 × 1 in. (7 × 8.3 × 2.5 cm)
Physical DescriptionA solid brass belt buckle with a bulldog at the center with the letter "g" on its back. Above the dog are the words "Georgia Bulldogs'' and below the dog is the ribbon with the words "1980 National Champions." The back of the belt buckle is stamped with "Registered Collection, solid brass, C&B, (c) 1981, Heritage Mint LTD."Historical NoteThe belt buckle with a bas relief of Uga, the University of Georgia's bulldog mascot. The first Uga was used as a mascot in 1956, and was named Uga for the U(niversity of) GA. As of 2023, there have been ten Ugas, all descended from the original dog, with Uga X serving since 2015.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Ronald Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President Office of Correspondence and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 6816363)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note© Heritage Mint Ltd 1981
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Copyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
In Collection(s)
Exhibition HistoryGifts to the President (2006-2007), Ronald Reagan Presidential Library