GERONIMO Epoxy Belt Buckle Geronimo Geronimo was the leader and medicine man from the Bedonkohe band of the Apache tribes. He later would be known for uniting a number of Native tribes ? the Tchihende, the Tsokanende and the Nednhi - against their American and Mexican enemies. For the Apache tribe, the call to arms began with the settlement of Americans on the Apache land, which followed the war with Mexico in 1848. Geronimo was never considered a chief, but it was obvious early on that he was a born leader, causing many of the Apaches to willingly follow him. Sadly, Geronimo and the Apaches eventually surrendered to the U.S. forces. In 1909, he died at Fort Sill hospital as a prisoner of war. Buckle is 4" x 2 1/2" with durable epoxy resin. Fits any 1 1/2" - 1 3/4" belts