Museum Collections
Luce Center
Baldric belt (2)
Object name
Baldric belt (2)
Date
1855-1870
Medium
Cloth, metal, brass, leather
Dimensions
Overall: 45 1/2 x 2 in. ( 115.6 x 5.1 cm )
Description
Cloth, metal, brass, and leather baldric belt; cloth belt woven with gilt thread, and with brass lion's head and shield fastened to front; shield has stamped eagle in center, with shield on breast, grasping arrows in one talon and branch in other talon, and flanked by rayed background at bottom.
Object Number
INV.8427ab
Gallery Label
This baldric was part of a uniform worn by a U.S. military officer.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.




