Indian Wars, M1874, Waist Belt Plate, and similar items

U.S. ARMY, INDIAN WARS, M1874, CAST WAIST BELT PLATE, BUCKLE, AND MAKER MARKED LEATHER BELT Original era manufacture. The tongue on the leather belt is embossed with the makers mark. Made in Ohio. The leather is sound and supple. Adjustable. The leather slide is intact. A key identifier of the M1874 belt is this cast brass rectangular buckle. This was a standard buckle for enlisted men and non-commissioned officers. Very fine and crisp detail on this belt plate. The U.S. Army's Model 1874 waist belt was a standard piece of equipment for both foot soldiers and mounted troops during the Indian Wars period (roughly 1866-1897). The M1874 belt, or variations of it, remained in service for a significant period, well into the 1890s and even up to the changeover to russet leather equipment around 1902. This will be shipped via United Parcel Service (UPS) with full insurance, adult signature required upon delivery. International Buyers Please Note: We do not ship outside of the United States! No Exceptions. In addition, we will not ship to third party shippers or any other international shipping hubs such as International Shipping (EIS), EIS 110 INTERNATIONALE BLVD, GLENDALE HEIGHTS IL 60139-2080, or ACI Express Shipping. No buying agents such as Intercommerce America. No international buyers, no freight forwarding companies, no gift addresses, no non U.S. citizen buyers, and no non U.S. based forms of payment. If you place a bid, or make a purchase, we will cancel your bid, and or cancel your purchase! If you wish to make a purchase, you will have to find someone located within the United States to make the purchase for you. They would be responsible to send the package to you. We do ship to APO and FPO addresses.