Original U.S. Civil War Enlisted Man’s Blackened Buff Leather Waist Belt with Model 1839 Belt Buckle German Ordnance The edge shows some wear

The edge shows some wear

They are usually found in civilian colors with wartime “blackout” parts

for holding the sword vertical when needed

signifying "proved" and "viewed"

PRESENTED TO CAPTAIN CHARLES MOHR WITH THE ESTEEM AND RESPECT OF COMPANY G

Original U.S. Civil War Enlisted Man’s Blackened Buff Leather Waist Belt with Model 1839 Belt Buckle German Ordnance The edge shows some wearOriginal Item: Only One Available. Civil War Federal Issue Enlisted Mans Waist Belt with Model 1839 Belt Buckle. The Belt is in excellent condition considering its age, showing obvious signs of honest wear, and age from decades in storage. The belt is constructed of two inch wide blackened buff leather, and is fitted with a circa 1863 brass belt keeper, which was an improvement over the earlier model M 1855 Waist belt which had an integrally sewn loop