Original U.S. Civil War M1851 U.S. Army Mounted Service Cavalry Enlisted Saber Belt, Complete with Original Shoulder Strap Category_Brunswick Guns Dating to approximately 1700

Dating to approximately 1700

and the lack of conversion to a 88/05 S indicates it was probably retired from service in the early 20th century

the United States government asked well-known illustrator Henry Raleigh to create war posters

and the "cheesebox-type" made of wood with a single wrap around side

Bottom has both roller buckles

Original U.S. Civil War M1851 U.S. Army Mounted Service Cavalry Enlisted Saber Belt, Complete with Original Shoulder Strap Category_Brunswick Guns Dating to approximately 1700Original Item: Only One Available. This belt is a fine example of the early, original bridle leather, Model 1851, sword belt worn by Federal enlisted cavalrymen prior to and during the Civil War. It remains in overall good and complete condition, with its original regulation 1851 pattern, brass eagle belt plate, with its keeper; the belt plate has a one piece, applied silver wreath. Both long and short leather sword straps and the brass cavalry hook