Original U.S. Seminole Wars Militia Waist Belt Plate with Original Iron Keepers - Circa 1825-1835 Antique Cartridge Firearms and was probably taken by

and was probably taken by an enterprising photographer

with the design made up of separate pieces sewn onto the flag

who produced the largest number of knives during WW2

showing some original bluing with the rest showing a worn patina

It has the correct mid-late war OD green #3 Chin strap with a stamped brass buckle and brass end clip on the other side

Original U.S. Seminole Wars Militia Waist Belt Plate with Original Iron Keepers - Circa 1825-1835 Antique Cartridge Firearms and was probably taken byOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an absolutely gorgeous example of a Militia waist belt plate used during the 1820s & 1830s, around the Seminole & First Indian Wars. This exact style of buckle can be found on Page 110 of ODonnell and Campbells book, American Military Belt Plates, and was in use from roughly 1825 until 1835. The buckle measures roughly 60 x 69mm, and is a gilt die struck rolled brass plate with an applied brass tongue & belt