Not an electroplate.Copper - A ductile, malleable, reddish-brown metallic element that either pure or in alloys such as brass and bronze.Engrave - To carve, cut, or etch into a block or surface.Flopper - Term I learned from buckle expert Robert Brandes that indicates instead of a post soldered onto the buckle back there is a moveable, usually half moon shaped, piece of metal that is hinged on both