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Great American Products was founded in the early 70s by Ben Heck, Ron McZinski, and Roger Tuttle in Chigaco, Illinois. Roger Tuttle is the current CEO and the company is now located in Texas. More information is available on the company's website (linked below).
Operating under the original name, MM Limited, the company produced motorcycle themed buckles in the early 70s and later developed numerous retail and corporate designs plated with either nickel or brass. It acquired the Lewis Buckle Company in the early 80s and was an active producer of belt buckles throughout the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. Today the company continues to manufacture lead-free pewter buckles in addition to numerous other products.
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Examples of the common markings found on the reverse side of GAP and MM Limited belt buckles
Examples of the common markings found on the reverse side of GAP and MM Limited belt buckles