Finish
24K real-gold electroplating is a thin layer of real gold on the surface of the plates. The belt is not solid gold, and the standard finish has no gold layer.
24K real-gold electroplating adds $20.
Gold electroplating explained
Made to order
NWA World Heavyweight Championship
$459.00
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Delivery and returns
- Made to order in our workshop, which has been making belts for over a decade. Most belts are made in 5–6 working days, then delivered by courier in up to 5 working days, anywhere in the world. These are estimates, not guarantees.
- Free worldwide courier shipping (UPS, FedEx or DHL), tracked and insured.
- Import duties prepaid (DDP): nothing to pay on delivery.
- Cancel free of charge within 24 hours of ordering.
- Made to order, so no change-of-mind returns. Arrived damaged, faulty or not as ordered? Email us photos within 14 days of delivery and we repair, replace or refund it. If we ask for the belt back, we pay the return shipping. Returns policy
- Lifetime warranty on plating, hardware and stitching.
A question before you order? Email support@msbelts.com
Independent replica — not affiliated with or licensed by any promotion
NWA World Heavyweight Championship
Total: $459.00
Belt explained
What you are buying
Every belt is a set of metal plates fixed to a leather strap. Here is what each part is, what this belt is made of and how long it takes.
The parts of a belt
Illustration
- 1 Centre plate The large plate in the middle of the belt. It carries the main design.
- 2 Side plates Smaller plates set on each side of the centre plate.
- 3 Name plate A small panel for a name, a league or a year. Some listings offer engraving.
- 4 Strap Cowhide leather, about 50–51 inches (127–130 cm) long. The plates are fixed to it.
- 5 Snap closure Snaps at the back close the belt. Several snap positions let you adjust the fit.
NWA World Heavyweight Championship: the real belt
| Title | NWA World Heavyweight Championship, established in 1948 with Orville Brown as first champion |
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| Belt designs | Wikipedia lists six, including the Crown Belt, the Domed Globe belt and the Big Gold Belt |
| Crown Belt | Debuted in 1959: a royal crown at the top, a globe beneath it and NWA across the centre behind two wrestlers |
| Records | Ric Flair has the most reigns (eight); Lou Thesz has the longest single reign, about 2,300 days |
| Maker | Not stated by Wikipedia for the Crown Belt |
| Replica design | Gold plate with a red crown, blue globe, red NWA lettering and two wrestlers, under Wrestling Heavyweight lettering |
| Side plates | Round domed gold plates in scalloped frames, on a black strap with light stitching |
| Closest build here | 24K gold plated / 4 mm, $459: the nearest match to the real belt. Select this build |
How we make this belt
| Plates | Zinc alloy, cast in a mould made for this design, then finished by hand. |
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| Finish | Standard finish included. 24K real-gold electroplating is available as an upgrade: a thin layer of real gold on the surface of the plates. The belt is not solid gold.Gold electroplating explained |
| Plate thickness | 2 mm as standard. 3, 4 or 5 mm plates are an upgrade, priced per extra millimetre. Thicker plates allow deeper relief in the design and weigh more.Plate thickness explained |
| Strap | Cowhide leather, about 50–51 inches (127–130 cm) long. Snap closure with several snap positions.Belt sizing and fit |
| Made in | Sialkot, Pakistan. Every belt is made to order. |
| Production | About 5–6 working days after you order. An estimate, not a guarantee. |
| Shipping | Free worldwide courier shipping (UPS, FedEx or DHL), with tracking: delivered in up to 5 working days after dispatch, anywhere in the world. An estimate, not a guarantee. |
| Duties and taxes | Import duties are prepaid by us (DDP), so there are no customs charges to pay on delivery. |
| Licensing | Independent replica — not affiliated with or licensed by any promotion |
About this design
The NWA World Heavyweight Championship is the National Wrestling Alliance's world title, established in 1948. This listing is MS Belts' made-to-order replica of the crown and globe design, cast in zinc alloy. The page opens on the build closest to the real belt, and every choice shows its price.
About the NWA World Heavyweight Championship
Wikipedia says Orville Brown was the first champion and counts six belt designs since 1948. The third, the Crown Belt, debuted in 1959 with a prominent royal crown at its top, a globe beneath it and the letters NWA across the centre behind two wrestlers.
A later design, the Domed Globe belt known as Ten Pounds of Gold, debuted on 20 July 1973. Ric Flair holds the record with eight reigns, and Lou Thesz has the longest single reign at about 2,300 days. Wikipedia does not name a maker for the Crown Belt or the champions who wore it.
Design details
- Centre plate: a gold plate with a red crown at the top and a blue globe beneath it. Red NWA lettering runs across the centre behind two wrestlers, with "Champion of the World" arched around the globe and "Wrestling Heavyweight" at the foot.
- Edge: leaf scrollwork frames the plate on both sides.
- Side plates: round, domed gold plates in scalloped frames, two on each side of the centre plate in our photos.
- Strap: black leather with light stitching along the edges.
The real belt and commercial replicas
Wikipedia gives no maker or materials for the Crown Belt, and we found no commercial replica with published specifications. This build follows our photographs, which match Wikipedia's description of the Crown Belt. Our closest build is zinc alloy (cast), 24K gold plated, 4 mm, which is what this page shows first.
How we make it
- Plates: cast zinc alloy, poured in a mould made for the design, then hand finished.
- Finish: standard (silver-grey) or 24K gold plated for +$20. The gold is a thin electroplated layer, not solid gold.
- Thickness: 2 mm comes with the base build. Go up to 5 mm at +$50 per extra millimetre.
- Strap: cowhide leather, about 50–51 in (127–130 cm), fastened with snaps in several positions. Any size from kids to jumbo, and any strap colour, can be quoted by email.
- Made to order: check the delivery estimate on this page.
- Shipping: free worldwide courier (UPS, FedEx or DHL), tracked, with import duties prepaid (DDP).
- Warranty: lifetime on plating, hardware and stitching.
Questions
Questions about this belt
Is this the Domed Globe belt?
No. The Domed Globe belt of 1973 is a different design, with a US flag on its main plate. Our photos match Wikipedia's description of the 1959 Crown Belt: a crown, a globe and NWA lettering behind two wrestlers.
Which finish matches the photos?
24K gold plated, which this page shows first. Our plates are cast zinc alloy, so the standard finish is silver-grey rather than gold.
Can you add my name to the plates?
Yes. Custom name plates and engraving are quoted by email at support@msbelts.com.
Independent replica. MS Belts is not affiliated with, licensed by or endorsed by NWA or any other promotion. Names are used only to describe the design.
The three choices, in short
Three choices about the plates decide how the belt looks, how it feels in the hand and what it costs.
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Plate thickness
Thickness is how thick the metal plates are, in millimetres. 2 mm is included, and you can go up to 5 mm. Thicker plates allow deeper relief in the design and weigh more.
2 mm is included. Each extra millimetre adds $50, up to 5 mm.
Plate thickness explained
Made to order
How this belt is made
Every belt goes through 7 or 8 phases in our workshop, depending on the build. For a cast belt, casting in a mould takes the place of cutting. Gold electroplating happens only when you choose it or when it is included.
Under normal conditions, most belts are finished in 5–6 working days. For a custom design, the clock starts when you approve the design.
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Phase 1: Design and artwork
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Phase 2: Cutting the plates
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Phase 3: Engraving and detailing
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Phase 4: Polishing
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Phase 5: Gold electroplating When 24K gold electroplating is chosen or included
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Phase 6: Colour filling
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Phase 7: The leather strap
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Phase 8: Assembly, final check and packing
Questions
Questions before you order
Short answers about this belt, delivery and returns.
How long does a belt take?
Under normal conditions most belts are made in 5–6 working days, then delivered by courier in up to 5 working days, anywhere in the world. For a custom design, the clock starts when you approve the design. These are estimates, not guarantees.
Is shipping free?
Yes. Every order ships free worldwide by courier (UPS, FedEx or DHL) with tracking.
We prepay import duties (DDP), so there are no customs charges to pay on delivery.
What are the plates made of?
Brass is the standard plate metal. On custom belts the SD build has brass plates cut and engraved to the design, the CNC build has brass plates CNC-machined for finer detail, and the HD build has zinc alloy plates cast in a mould made for the design and finished by hand, for the deepest 3D relief. On catalogue belts, cast zinc alloy is +$100. Plates are 2 mm thick as standard, and 3, 4 or 5 mm add $50 for each extra millimetre. The strap is cowhide leather.
Is 24K gold electroplating real gold?
Yes, it is a thin layer of real 24K gold on the surface of the plates. The belt is not solid gold, and like any plating it can wear if it is rubbed against something abrasive.
Will the belt fit?
The strap is about 50 to 51 inches (127 to 130 cm) long with a snap closure and several snap positions. That is the length of the whole strap, not a waist size. Email us the wearer's measurement and we will confirm the fit before you order.
Can I put my own names or logo on a belt?
Yes. Name plate engraving can be added on belt pages that offer it. For a logo or a fully custom design, use the belt builder or email support@msbelts.com for a quote. Nothing is made until you approve the design.
Belt guide
Read before you order
Short, plain guides for people buying their first belt: what a belt costs, the gold finish, plate thickness and how a belt fits.