Colorado Silverstar Handcrafted German Silver Shriners Belt Buckle

This is an oval Western-style belt buckle crafted by Colorado Silverstar, featuring a striking red cloisonné enamel or resin inlay. The central motif is the emblematic Shriner's Crescent and Scimitar with a five-pointed star, rendered in a bright gold-toned finish over a German silver (nickel silver) base. The buckle features a decorative scalloped edge with hand-engraved bright-cut scrollwork and zig-zag borders that create a high-contrast aesthetic against the vibrant red field. German silver is a durable alloy of copper, nickel, and zinc known for its tarnish resistance and silver-like appearance. The buckle shows signs of moderate wear and age with visible surface scratches on the red inlay and some pitting and oxidation on the metal surfaces, particularly along the lower outer edge. The engraving remains relatively sharp, indicating quality craftsmanship typical of late 20th-century Western accessory manufacturers. The gold-colored central emblem appears to be a separate overlay or a specific plating technique applied to the German silver ground. This piece represents a blend of fraternal symbolism and traditional Western silversmithing techniques, likely dating from the 1980s or 1990s.