Original U.S. Civil War M1851 U.S. Army Mounted Service Cavalry Enlisted Saber Belt with Hanger Military Equipment The series was superseded by

The series was superseded by the Dienstglas model early in the war

just the usual staining from age

This medal is a military award of the United States Marine Corps

and is very likely an Indian or Nepalese produced bronze tube

It has been demilitarized to BATF specifications

Original U.S. Civil War M1851 U.S. Army Mounted Service Cavalry Enlisted Saber Belt with Hanger Military Equipment The series was superseded byOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a well preserved and heavily service worn U. S. Civil War Model 1851 enlisted saber belt, the standard pattern associated with Federal cavalrymen and other enlisted soldiers authorized to carry swords during the period. Constructed from substantial blackened leather, the belt retains its regulation brass U. S. eagle plate with applied nickel silver wreath, matching brass keeper, short leather saber strap,