Enlisted Infantryman’s Belt Equipped with Model 1839 “US” Belt Plate and Cap Pouch / SOLD

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Enlisted Infantryman’s Belt Equipped with Model 1839 “US” Belt Plate and Cap Pouch – Inventory Number:  LEA 292 / SOLD Enlisted infantryman’s belt equipped with Model 1839 “US” belt plate and cap pouch. The leather belt is attached to a die-struck rolled brass Model 1839 “US” plate with arrow belt hooks (crackling and surface loss to belt leather throughout, especially to latch tab; surface wear including light oxidation to plate). Belt exterior retains partial stamp, possibly for a Pittsburgh maker. Interior with partial inscription reading, “John C.” Plate style cataloged as Plate 506 in O’Donnell and Duncan Campbell. The cap pouch has an early pattern “square” outer flap (significant surface wear to leather throughout including cracking and some surface loss; missing wool, retains pick). Belt loops, latch tab, and pointed brass finial all present and complete. A nice Civil War belt rig that shows honest use.    Inventory Number:  LEA 292 / SOLD