Original U.S. Civil War Enlisted Man’s Blackened Buff Leather Waist Belt with Model 1839 Belt Buckle Antique Guns though the ratchet is a

though the ratchet is a bit worn so there is definitely some wobble

This denotes mid-war production

Also dropped supplies to Free French forces during the summer of 1944

HENRY POTTER & Co

carrying their historical axes with spikes

Original U.S. Civil War Enlisted Man’s Blackened Buff Leather Waist Belt with Model 1839 Belt Buckle Antique Guns though the ratchet is aOriginal 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