This pattern of 1862 Civil War belt replaced the pre-war brass hook and standing loop type seaman’s belt; the notable change exhibited by this belt was the Goodyear patented friction buckle. The buckle, constructed of black painted iron, was riveted to the end of the belt via a blued flat sheet of iron. Examples of this belt are found in bridle and buff leather, with this example being buff.  All stitching remains intact and the leather is dry but supple and uncracked.  It is complete, save for the brass tongue fastener at the end of the belt. Belt width is 1.85”, length is 43”.

Affixed to the belt is a “USN” stamped Boston Navy Yard made pistol cartridge box.  The inner flap is marked “U.S.N.Y.” over “BOSTON”.  The interior cap pouch is in good condition with original lining and original tin is present.  The flap is complete, as is the closing tab.  Both ears are still tightly stitched and stamped while the finial is present and secure. There is some light crazing on the closure tab and belt loop, but most of the box remains black and in a nice condition. Box body measurements are 5.74” x 3.9”.

A ”USN” stamped percussion cap pouch is also hung via two loops, and features a maker stamp reading “H.G. HAEDRICH” of Philadelphia. There is light crazing across the outer flap and belt attachment loops, but the leather retains most of its original color and outer layer finish. The inner flap and both ears/tabs are firmly attached with minimal wear.  The inner pouch is empty, save for a nipple pick tucked in the relevant interior retaining loop.  Four tarnished rivets reinforce the belt loop attachments at the box and a lightly corroded brass finial is securely attached. Cap box body measurements are 3.5” x 3.5”.

The final piece of the set is the attached cutlass frog in good condition, save for a scalloped cut made to the portion of the frog just above the hole meant to accommodate the hanging stud of the cutlass scabbard. All stitching is intact and leather is dry but uncracked and somewhat supple.

Overall, a great set of US Naval gear.  Perfect for display among a discerning Civil War collection.  [cm][ph:L]

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