US MEXICAN WAR MILITIA OFFICER’S BELT AND TWO- PIECE BUCKLE.

US MEXICAN WAR MILITIA OFFICER’S BELT AND TWO- PIECE BUCKLE. Cast brass and gold washed 2-pc waist belt plate c. 1840 in high Victorian style. The tongue has a spread-winged eagle and is inset into a frame with scrolls and oak leaves, somewhat crudely cast. The belt is of bridle leather painted white with a red scalloped, applied lather border. Typical of those belts worn for dress by militia officers of the period. CONDITION: Good. Belt plate shows medium to dark patina with gilt highlights. The belt is flexible but heavily worn. Approximately 50% of the red scalloped edging lost and much surface cracking and faded color. 4-44022 CW23 (600-800)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2002

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	615	$805.00	US MEXICAN WAR MILITIA OFFICER’S BELT AND TWO- PIECE BUCKLE. Cast brass and gold washed 2-pc waist belt plate c. 1840 in high Victorian style. The tongue has a spread-winged eagle and is inset into a frame with scrolls and oak leaves, somewhat crudely cast. The belt is of bridle leather painted white with a red scalloped, applied lather border. Typical of those belts worn for dress by militia officers of the period. CONDITION: Good. Belt plate shows medium to dark patina with gilt highlights. The belt is flexible but heavily worn. Approximately 50% of the red scalloped edging lost and much surface cracking and faded color. 4-44022 CW23 (600-800) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2002 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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