Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1874 Leather Waist Belt by Rock Island Arsenal Thompson SMG MOORE & Co

MOORE & Co

one of the largest sword suppliers during the early-mid 19th century

Lt Dye became determined that he was going to complete his required 25 combat missions and return to the States as quickly as possible

Modern Vampire Sets are encountered from time to time are even "antiqued" for added authenticity but we have never encountered anything like this

so it is rare to see one in the original configuration

Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1874 Leather Waist Belt by Rock Island Arsenal Thompson SMG MOORE & CoOriginal Item: Only One Available. Dating from the Indian Wars in the 1870s and 1880s, this is known as a Model 1874 Waist Belt, as used by the U. S. Army for the last decades of the 19th Century. It is of simple sturdy leather construction, with a heavy U. S. Brass Belt Plate Buckle, with a hook on the back that attaches to the end fitting on the other end. The belt could be used to suspend holsters, ammunition cartridges, and other field gear items