Original U.S. Civil War Modified M1851 U.S. Army Mounted Service Cavalry Enlisted Saber Belt Category_Brunswick Guns There is still a bit

There is still a bit of the etching visible on the blade

Joseph & William Richards were active 1808-1810 on Staining Lane in London per Howard L

it still bears the 7 1/4 size stamping on the crown strap

and the three-army mobilisation scheme was likewise abandoned

these measures were taken

Original U.S. Civil War Modified M1851 U.S. Army Mounted Service Cavalry Enlisted Saber Belt Category_Brunswick Guns There is still a bitOriginal Item: Only One Available. This belt is a fine example of a soldier modified Model 1851 Mounted Service belt worn by Federal enlisted cavalrymen and mounted artilleryman prior to and during the Civil War. At some point, the soldier whom this belt was issued removed the saber hanging loops and straps, along with the shoulder belt. During the later phases of the war, some mounted troopers, especially artilleryman, ceased to carry sabers. As the