101 sets of these three buckles were made in 1990. They came in a Cherry wood case lined in red velvet. 100 of these sets were serial numbered on the back of each buckle, 1 to 100. The buckles were designed by Paul Piquette, S&W's Master Engraver, on his own time, but he never got paid his royalties. Paul owns the first set, stamped "Proof" on the back. These were the first Academy buckles.