VERY FINE, ORIGINAL, M1856 PATTERN, MAKER MARKED ENLISTEDMAN’S LEATHER BELT & BUCKLE

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Item Code: 172-3227

This accoutrement, made of thick buff leather, is a Model 1856 Federal infantryman’s waist belt in mint, unissued condition. The belt measures 1.9” wide and is 39” long and comes equipped with its large (3.5” x 2.2”) brass oval buckle as well as its original brass belt adjuster. Belt retains its original, non-dug, oval brass plate constructed in the die cast, rolled brass method.

Plate has the large embossed letters “US” upon its face and has acquired a rich, pleasing bronze patina overall. Plate surface exhibits a few small dings and scratches normal for its age. Back of the unmarked plate still retains its two brass arrowhead hooks along with its longer brass clasp hook, tight and strong. When worn, the plate hook fastened directly into the holes in the left side of the waist belt and the excess length of belt was kept trim by means of the brass adjuster, a.k.a. a brass jaw, which is permanently pinned through on the left end of belt.

Exterior of the buff leather surface is excellent. Slight crazing also shows on the leather overall. Belt is unmarked. Here is a minty specimen of the Federal soldier’s leather waist belt complete with plate, and adjuster that would highlight any leather collection or Civil War soldier display.

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