Original U.S. Civil War Enlisted Man’s Leather Waist Belt with Model 1855 Belt Buckle Knives & Daggers What we do know

What we do know

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•- Original Enlistment Record recorded April 4th

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Original U.S. Civil War Enlisted Man’s Leather Waist Belt with Model 1855 Belt Buckle Knives & Daggers What we do knowOriginal Item: Only One Available. Civil War Federal Issue Enlisted Mans Waist Belt with Model 1855 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