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- Model: The Buckle of Salvatore Giuliano 925 silver
- Weight: 500.00g
- SKU: GBS1122
The Buckle of Salvatore Giuliano 925 silver
Exact replica of the belt buckle belonged to the famous sicilian brigand of 1940-s, the legendary robber, the last "Robin Hood" - Salvatore "Turi" (Turridu) Giuliano. There was a book "The Sicilian" by Mario Puzo, and the eponymous movie with Christopher Lambert in the lead role, dedicated to Salvatore Giuliano. In 1949, Giuliano ordered to the famous jeweler Florentino from Palermo three buckles with the coat of arms. The design of the coat of arms was elaborated personally by Giuliano. The middle part of the crest he borrowed from an old coat of arms of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
On the left side we can see the heraldic fighting eagle,
and on the right - a heraldic fighting lion. As explained the
symbolism of the coat of arms Giuliano himself, posing for the famous
photographer Ivo Meldolezi in 1950:"Lion - is the strength and
courage, and the eagle is a wisdom». One buckle he wore himself, and two
other buckles he gave to his close friends, Gaspare Piscotta and Nunzio
Badalamenti. In 1950, Salvatore Giuliano, was killed. In the
description of personal belongings of Giuliano compiled by police, are
his gold watch and a belt buckle with the coat of arms. The buckles
belonging to Pisciotta and Badalamenti have sunk into oblivion, and their fate
is unknown. But with the buckle owned by Giuliano there was an amazing
and intriguing story. For many years this buckle was stored in the Rome
forensic museum. But in November 2006, there occurred audacious
theft. Only two items were missing - Giuliano's gold watch and his
belt buckle. Probably, today it is stored at home of some collector or
Giuliano's admirer. But we have decided to save this unique historical
artifact from oblivion.
Handmade.Bronze casting
SIzes:
Length: 84мм
Width: 50мм
Thickness: 3мм
Material:
Solid bronze with patina
Belt fixation:
Cramp and finger
Fit the belts from 38mm to 50mm
Please, note: Leather belt is not included!
LEATHER BELT IS NOT INCLUDED!
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