US Indian Wars Era, Hagner, 1872 Cavalry Belt, 1872 Trials System
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $350.00

Original era manufacture. Designed by Colonel V.P. Hagner as part of a brace system for mounted enlisted men in 1872. While never formally adopted, it was tested in Field trials and a number of arsenal manufactured belts were produced. The buckle itself was adopted and used for many years as a dress belt by army enlisted soldiers. The leather is pliable, no dry rot and quite sound for display.