Original U.S. Civil War M1851 U.S. Army Mounted Service Cavalry Enlisted Saber Belt with Saber Straps Antique Shotguns the iron head measures 26"

the iron head measures 26" in length

This particular example has been lovingly polished for decades

As a result of the restrictions placed on the German’s by the Treaty of Versailles

though it is somewhat pilled at worn

Due to cleaning of the blade

Original U.S. Civil War M1851 U.S. Army Mounted Service Cavalry Enlisted Saber Belt with Saber Straps Antique Shotguns the iron head measures 26"Original Item: Only One Available. This belt is a fine example of the early, original buff leather, Model 1851, sword belt worn by Federal enlisted cavalrymen prior to and during the Civil War. It remains in overall good condition, with its original, bench numbered, regulation 1851 pattern, brass eagle belt plate, with its keeper; the belt plate has a one piece, applied silver wreath. Both long and short leather sword straps and the brass cavalry hook