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EXCELLENT RICHMOND QUARTERMASTER ISSUE CONFEDERATE

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:4,000.00 USD Estimated At:8,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD
EXCELLENT RICHMOND QUARTERMASTER ISSUE CONFEDERATE

CAVALRY SWORD BELT. Many thousands of sword belts issued for cavalry by Richmond Armory, but this is one of a handful to survive in splendid complete & usable condition. You will never upgrade this belt with Richmond depot bullet stitching, and beautifully patinaed 2-piece CS sword belt plate. CONDITION: fine overall, smooth brown leather surface with small areas of craquelure on folded edges. Short hanger has crack below stitched area, long hanger has crack at 2nd adjustment slit. Buckle measures 81mm, keepers 48mm & 50mm, wreath 50mm with chocolate brown patina. PROVENANCE: Cullen Smith estate collection. (02-17238/JS). $8,000-12,000.