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MODEL 1851 ENLISTED MOUNTED BLACK BUFF SABRE BELT – COMPLETE WITH SABRE STRAPS AND MATCHING NUMBERED PLATE AND HASP:  This is a very nice example of the Model 1851 Enlisted Black Buff Sabre Belt issued to all mounted troops, complete with both full length sabre straps and the very desirable matching numbered belt plate and hasp.   

The correct Model 1851 Sabre Belt Plate, complete with the one piece applied silver wreath, has an even patinated finish, shows no excessive wear or damage, and is stamped “527” as is the matching captive hasp, evidence that these two pieces were originally fitted to each other after casting and originally mated to this belt.  Few of these belts are found today with these matching numbers, making this set notable.   

The black buff leather of this belt has survived in very good condition, still remaining supple without the hardening frequently seen in the buff leather and retaining much of the standing nap and a clean, light coloring to the properly undyed interior surface.  The belt is full length measuring 37 ½” long and 1 7/8” wide, is complete with the adjustment hook and the leather keeper.  All of the fittings and chapes are present, full form and solidly stitched to the body of the belt.  Both sabre straps are full length, the short strap measuring 16” and the long strap measuring 32”, and each is complete with the two  brass double-headed buttons and two matching black buff leather sliding keepers, and like the belt, both straps are supple with no breaks or tears and have a clean interior surface.  There is a faint ink stamped maker’s mark on the interior surface of the belt, barely legible and difficult to make out individual letters, but based on its shape I believe the maker to be Dingee.   

Overall a very attractive early Cavalry and Dragoon Sabre Belt, and one that will display nicely with an early revolver and sabre.  $2250

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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