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Civil War Officer's Sword Belt

Creator:
unknown
Origin Date:
1862-1863
Materials:
metal, animal
Measurements:
overall: 2 in x 37 in
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0423
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Three-dimensional Objects

Description

This is a Civil War officer's sword belt, Union Army. It is made out of black leather. There is a gold and silver metal belt buckle at one end, decorated with a picture of an eagle holding a shield, surrounded by branches on it. At the other end of the leather belt is another piece of metal, probably to hook the buckle to. There are several punched holes in the middle of the belt, either for size adjustments or possibly to add accessories. There are two thin stips of leather that hang down from the belt. They are attached to the belt by metal rings. Each strip has buttons and button holes for adjustments. There is also a clip at the end of each strip. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum