Sword belt and buckle
1860-1865
Place madeUnited States, North America
Leather, brass, iron
Overall: 41 x 2 in. ( 104.1 x 5.1 cm )
Gift of the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York
1951.494b
This sword belt was worn by an officer in the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York.
Markingsstamped: inside scroll: "E. PLURIBUS UNUM"
ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: SWORD
DescriptionLeather, brass, and iron sword shoulder belt; black leather belt with circular frog sewn at left side, slings for scabbard suspended from rectangular brass rings fastened to loops sewn at left and near center of belt, and rectangular brass plate at right end that fastens to clasp on left; small three-link brass chain suspended from left ring; plate has stamped eagle in center with shield on breast and grasping three arrows in one talon and branch in other talon, flanked by wreath at bottom, with thirteen stars, rayed background, and inscription inside scroll at top.Object NameSword shoulder belt
1951.490