Sword belt
1860-1865
Place madeUnited States, North America
Leather, brass
Overall: 34 1/2 x 2 in. ( 87.6 x 5.1 cm )
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This sword belt is probably the type worn by U.S. Army general officers from 1850 through 1870.
DescriptionLeather and brass sword belt; stitched black leather belt with loop sewn to center suspending scabbard sling with brass hook at end that fastens to another sling suspended from loop and rounded, heart-shaped frog on left side of belt, and with brass scabbard hook fastened to top of left sling; rectangular brass plate at right end of belt fastens to clasp on left; plate has stamped eagle in center with shield on breast, three arrows in one talon, and branch in other talon, flanked by wreath at bottom and with rayed background, thirteen stars, and inscription inside scroll at top; stamped number on back of plate.Markingsstamped: inside scroll on plate: "E PLURIBUS UNUM"; back plate: "341"
ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: SWORD
1951.490
