Original U.S. Civil War Enlisted Man’s Blackened Buff Leather Waist Belt with Model 1839 Belt Buckle 16th Century indicating manufacture by Springfield Armory

indicating manufacture by Springfield Armory in Springfield

WWII issue brown chinstrap and wonderful Heer (army) decal over the left ear and National decal over the right

Any measurement that can be converted to a voltage can be displayed on a meter that is suitably calibrated

The rifle was strongly made

This fine example is only the third that we have ever seen

Original U.S. Civil War Enlisted Man’s Blackened Buff Leather Waist Belt with Model 1839 Belt Buckle 16th Century indicating manufacture by Springfield ArmoryOriginal 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