Original U.S. Civil War M1851 U.S. Army Mounted Service Cavalry Enlisted Saber Belt, Complete with Original Shoulder Strap Bayonets The celluloid diamond at the

The celluloid diamond at the top is partly intact

mostly ware (lamination lines)

The rifle even has some dangling red hawk feathers that are well aged and look terrific

a British cavalry officer

Original U.S. Civil War M1851 U.S. Army Mounted Service Cavalry Enlisted Saber Belt, Complete with Original Shoulder Strap Bayonets The celluloid diamond at theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This belt is a fine example of the early, original bridle leather, Model 1851, sword belt worn by Federal enlisted cavalrymen prior to and during the Civil War. It remains in overall good and complete condition, with its original regulation 1851 pattern, brass eagle belt plate, with its keeper; the belt plate has a one piece, applied silver wreath. Both long and short leather sword straps and the brass cavalry hook