U. S. Navy sword belt

sword belt

CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES - HEADWEAR
circa 1869
leather; gold; silk
overall: 34 x 1 3/4 in.

US Navy sword belt belonging to Rear Adm. Charles A. Baldwin. Black leather with blue and bold striped silk on front; 2 belt loops; gold buckle of laurel leaf wreath surrounding large US Navy symbol of eagle-on-anchor, 13 stars. Clipped to belt is sword strap, also leather with silk, ending with a clip to hold sword scabbard. See sword 2000.165.1 and scabbard 2000.165.2

2000.165.6