IDENTIFIED CAVALRY BELT AND STENCIL GROUPING OF CIVIL WAR CAPTAIN STEPHEN SWETT, 1ST NEW HAMPSHIRE AND 1ST RHODE ISLAND CAVALRY.

IDENTIFIED CAVALRY BELT AND STENCIL GROUPING OF CIVIL WAR CAPTAIN STEPHEN SWETT, 1ST NEW HAMPSHIRE AND 1ST RHODE ISLAND CAVALRY. This is a nice, identified cavalry officer’s sword waist belt and war stencil used for marking items. Capt. Stephen R. Swett was a NH native who was commissioned as a Capt in the 1st NH Cavalry on Oct. 15, 1861. The 1st NH Cavalry was combined, with staff and enlisted transferred, with the 1st RI Cavalry on Dec 12, 1861. Capt. Swett was promoted to the rank of Mjr on Aug 1, 1862. Belt retains over-the-shoulder strap but lacks the short sword strap. Included is a 3” x 15” brass stencil “Capt. S. R. Swett”, Captain Swett’s officer’s waist sword belt and buckle. There is an oversized card from Swett’s funeral stating “Major Swett died Nov. 23, 1903, 84 years,” as well as a small book for “Major Swett Post No. 32 SUV (Sons of Union Veterans) Oct 1908”. This grouping was previously sold out of the estate of Capt./Maj. Swett. At that time, it included a photo of Capt. Swett and his diary. A copy of the photo is included, but it had previously been sold separately and its location is presently unknown. CONDITION: Belt is solid with crazing to patent leather. Buckle is excellent with probably half its orig gilt. 4-32927 JS265 (1,200-1,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	1490	$805.00	IDENTIFIED CAVALRY BELT AND STENCIL GROUPING OF CIVIL WAR CAPTAIN STEPHEN SWETT, 1ST NEW HAMPSHIRE AND 1ST RHODE ISLAND CAVALRY. This is a nice, identified cavalry officer’s sword waist belt and war stencil used for marking items. Capt. Stephen R. Swett was a NH native who was commissioned as a Capt in the 1st NH Cavalry on Oct. 15, 1861. The 1st NH Cavalry was combined, with staff and enlisted transferred, with the 1st RI Cavalry on Dec 12, 1861. Capt. Swett was promoted to the rank of Mjr on Aug 1, 1862. Belt retains over-the-shoulder strap but lacks the short sword strap. Included is a 3” x 15” brass stencil “Capt. S. R. Swett”, Captain Swett’s officer’s waist sword belt and buckle. There is an oversized card from Swett’s funeral stating “Major Swett died Nov. 23, 1903, 84 years,” as well as a small book for “Major Swett Post No. 32 SUV (Sons of Union Veterans) Oct 1908”. This grouping was previously sold out of the estate of Capt./Maj. Swett. At that time, it included a photo of Capt. Swett and his diary. A copy of the photo is included, but it had previously been sold separately and its location is presently unknown. CONDITION: Belt is solid with crazing to patent leather. Buckle is excellent with probably half its orig gilt. 4-32927 JS265 (1,200-1,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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