C052485 U.S. M1872 EXPERIMENTAL SWORD BELT.  

An early and rare Indian War era M1872 experimental U.S. Army sword belt. Please see Randy Steffen Volume II, The Horse Soldiers on pp 158 to 160 for a detailed discussion of the adoption for the trial of this belt. This belt in un-molested and includes the full length saber slings and sling brass hooks. The belt leather is lively. Minor crazing and some finish loss but overall in very good condition. These were known to be issued to some Cavalry regiments as well as infantry.

GRADE ****                             PRICE $1,169.00 (Or Best Offer)

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