Original U.S. Spanish American War Army Officer Dress Sword Belt with Model 1872 Eagle Plate Buckle Russian Navy There is something loose inside

There is something loose inside the scabbard

unfortunately the scope and mount were absent when discovered so are not included

and the side stiffeners can be seen

POULTNEY & TRIMBLE

A very interesting piece of military history

Original U.S. Spanish American War Army Officer Dress Sword Belt with Model 1872 Eagle Plate Buckle Russian Navy There is something loose insideOriginal Item: Only One Available. Officers Dress Sword Belt which uses the Model 1872 Officers Belt Buckle, featuring a nickle plated wreath surrounding the Arms of the United States. The belt has a black leather "base" with an outer "skin" of colored silk grosgrain, in black overlaid by four evenly spaced 5 16" gold braids. The scabbard hangers are finely decorated silver or white metal link with and differ only in length, each with a silver or