This solid brass Nikon-branded belt buckle was produced by Indiangiver Company Inc. of Westbury, New York as licensed promotional merchandise during the height of Nikon's dominance in the professional and serious amateur camera market. The included mail-order insert, - offering matching top-grain steerhide belts for $7.95, - places this squarely in the late 1970s era when camera brand loyalty ran deep and photographer identity merchandise was genuinely popular. A charming and complete example of how strongly Nikon's brand resonated with consumers beyond just cameras