Equipment US 
US Indian War Era, Pattern 1885, .45 Cal. Cavalry Prairie Belt, 45 Loops, Rock Island Arsenal
						Equipment US 
US Indian War Era, Pattern 1885, .45 Cal. Cavalry Prairie Belt, 45 Loops, Rock Island Arsenal
Item #68602 : Original period manufacture.Woven canvas belt with 45 loops for 45-70 cartridges. Brass frame single prong buckle, secured to the belt body by a section of black leather. Uncut, 14.5 inch black leather tongue, displaying faint Rock Island Arsenal markings, and a fairly clear set of inspector initials W.T.G. at the tip. Below the 12th loop is a leather loop, riveted to the belt body, securing a brass loop, with a suspension hook for saber scabbard suspension ring. The belt is very sound, pliable, stitching is secure.
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