Original U.S. Civil War M1851 U.S. Army Mounted Service Cavalry Enlisted Saber Belt, Complete with Original Shoulder Strap Category_Brunswick Guns and the lack of conversion

and the lack of conversion to a 88/05 S indicates it was probably retired from service in the early 20th century

enemy defenses were thoroughly alerted and intense opposition forced the 376th to divert to targets of opportunity in the general target area

It is a 24mm diameter

and the "cheesebox-type" made of wood with a single wrap around side

and also the rubber eye cup is no longer present as well

Original U.S. Civil War M1851 U.S. Army Mounted Service Cavalry Enlisted Saber Belt, Complete with Original Shoulder Strap Category_Brunswick Guns and the lack of conversionOriginal Item: Only One Available. This belt is a fine example of the early, original bridle leather, Model 1851, sword belt worn by Federal enlisted cavalrymen prior to and during the Civil War. It remains in overall good and complete condition, with its original 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