Vintage Pre 1890 This vintage brass buckle commerates the Pony Express, which was established in 1849 to deliver mail and messages across the western frontier. The buckle features a detailed design of a rider on horseback, along with the words " Pony Express " and "First with the US Mail." The buckle is a great addition to any collector's vintage accessory collection or as a unique gift for someone who loves history and the old west. Measurements are included in the pictures.