Artist/Maker William H. Horstmann & Co. (American, founded 1816)

Sword Belt

1875-1885

Place madePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North America

Leather, brass

Overall: 35 x 2 in. ( 88.9 x 5.1 cm )

INV.10883

This sword belt was probably worn by a U.S. Army Engineer officer.

DescriptionLeather and brass sword belt; black leather with sling for scabbard fastened with brass clip to frog sewn on inside left of belt, another scabbard sling clip-fastened to loop near center, and circular brass buckle at right end that fastens to hook on left; buckle has stamped eagle perched atop anchor and six cannonballs in center , encircled by thirteen stars, roping, and wreathed border on front with stamped mark on back; stamped mark at belt tip.

Markingsstamped: back of buckle: "HORSTMANN/PHILADA" stamped: belt tip: "WM. H. HORSTMANN COMPANY"

ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: SWORD