US Indian Wars M1881 Cavalry Prairie Belt
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: $375.00

Original era manufacture. Canvas and leather construction with loops for45 rounds of 45-70 ammunition, and mounted on the bottom is rectangular brass loop and hook for carrying a sabre. At some point an additional loop was installed on the belt to the rear of the existing fitting, presumably to allow two leather straps to be affixed for the sabre.The canvas portion of the belt measures 29 inches in length, with the overall length being 38 inches, as the tongue has been shortened for comfort considerations by the original owner. Soldiers name written on thereverse of the belt, normal age and wear, no fraying to the tops of the canvas loops. A very sound example for its age.