Original U.S. 1818 First Seminole War “Star of Stars” Militia Artillery Waist Belt Plate with Original Iron Keeper - Circa 1818-1835 Miscellaneous Gun Parts This fine example without liner

This fine example without liner has original textured camouflage paint with the 1st Infantry Division “The Big Red One” insignia painted on the front

It is missing the wheels but otherwise it appears complete

and additionally has a steel cross pins and a section replaced entirely by solid steel bar stock

Overall Length: 35 1/4 inches

Original U.S. 1818 First Seminole War “Star of Stars” Militia Artillery Waist Belt Plate with Original Iron Keeper - Circa 1818-1835 Miscellaneous Gun Parts This fine example without linerOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a gorgeous example of a Militia Artillery waist belt plate used during the 1820s & 1830s, around the Seminole & First Indian Wars. This example features the Star of Stars insignia rarely seen on these early belt plates. This exact style of buckle can be found on Page 106 of ODonnell and Campbells book, American Military Belt Plates, and was in use from roughly 1818 until 1835. The buckle measures roughly 64 x