Original U.S. Navy Spanish American War Naval Officer Undress Sword Belt with Buckle Price_$-030 - $50 6th AD then passed through

6th AD then passed through 8th Infantry Division to clear the heights near Le Bingard on 27 July 1944

This bayonet is stored by being reversed on the barrel front and pointed backward when not in use

so most likely it was modified to fit

so the model of 1869 moved it back to the under barrel position

Original U.S. Navy Spanish American War Naval Officer Undress Sword Belt with Buckle Price_$-030 - $50 6th AD then passed throughOriginal Item: Only One Available. Officially known as a "Navy undress sword belt" this is a turn of the 19th century United States Navy Spanish American war leather officer belt with sword hangers and gilt buckle offered in good condition. The leather is dry and flaking but still strong. The belt is complete with all hooks and attachments. The buckle is maker marked on the reverse. Belt measures approximately 36".