This original baldric belt or strap with its accompanying ornamental cartridge box is fitted with the brass insignia of a cavalry soldier from Ohio. Used by mostly staff officers for ceremonial events during the war, the 40” long x 2¼” wide, leather strap is complete with its leather box, brass crossed-saber insignia, split buckle, brass adjuster, and the heavy brass strap end tip. The strap is black bridle leather and was worn across the shoulder. The carry strap has a large, brass swivel drop at each end that secures to a leather / metal-framed box. Box outer flap is covered with leather, brass edge trim, and exhibits the Civil War Federal cavalry insignia of crossed sabers pinned to the face. The company letter “A” sits just above the upper angle of the sabers while four, small brass letters “O H I O” rest below the sabers. Brass framed leather cartridge box is not maker marked. A die-struck gilt brass 3¼” long cavalry insignia is featured on the face of the outer flap. Leather closure tab is strong and tight and latches to a brass finial at the box bottom. As an aside, military goods dealer Schuyler, Hartley & Graham advertised these belts in 1864 for high-ranking officers, both in regular and militia service.

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