Original U.S. 1818 Militia Officer’s Waist Belt Plate - Circa 1818-1835 Caps & Hats Under the grip the revolver

Under the grip the revolver is marked with 289

The message was meant to be placed in the very small compartment at the bottom

and its concern with protecting its status as a world power

rather than cotton webbing

5”Shoulder to shoulder: 18”Chest width: 21”Waist width: 19”Hip width: 19”Front length: 25"

Original U.S. 1818 Militia Officer’s Waist Belt Plate - Circa 1818-1835 Caps & Hats Under the grip the revolverOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an absolutely stunning example of a Militia Officers waist belt plate. This exact style of buckle can be found on Page 101 of ODonnell and Campbells book, American Military Belt Plates, and was in use from roughly 1818 until 1835. This is the most well preserved example of this buckle we have seen. The buckle measures 2 x 2 and is vaulted stamped brass with a heavily worn away silver finish. These were very