M1851 Buff Leather Sword Belt and Plate / ON-HOLD

M1851 Buff Leather Sword Belt and Plate - Inventory Number: LEA 384 / ON-HOLD

This belt is a fine example of the early, original buff leather, Model 1851, sword belt worn by Federal enlisted cavalrymen prior to and during Civil War. It remains in overall excellent and complete condition, with its original, regulation 1851 pattern, brass eagle belt plate. Constructed of strong buff leather, the leather is in very good condition and supple.

The end of the leather belt is run through the rectangular M1851 brass sword belt plate loop and clasped together by means of the early style, flattened brass hook. A separate leather adjuster loop secures the connection. The brass keeper is sewn to the opposite end of the leather belt. 

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Inventory Number: LEA 384