Officers Belt with Sabre Sword Straps and Cross Straps US Federal

All officers in the American Civil War wore a sword or a sabre so they all wore a sword belt.

This is a replica of an American Northern  Union Officers sword belt with buckle and cross strap.

This belt rig was also issued to the US Cavalry troopers of all ranks to carry their Cavalry sabres and pistols etc. 

The Officers sword belt was a leather belt which had two hanging straps, one on the left side and a longer strap towards the back. These two hanging straps have brass clips on the ends which clip onto the hanging loops on the swords or sabres. To help support the weight a cross strap is fitted which goes over the shoulder.

The officers sword belt would also carry the pistol holster, cartridge pouch and cap pouch when required.

These replica leather Officer sword belts are available in two sizes which are adjustable in size, so you can have a perfect fit and they have the US Federal belt buckle fitted which is the eagle surrounded by laurels. 

Used throughout the American Civil War and into the American Indian Wars on the plains by the US Cavalry.

Union Officers sword belt sizes:

Please note these are the actual measurements of the belts you will need to allow extra length for the belt to fit over shirts and jackets. We find that the medium will fit someone with a 32" to 42" waist when you wear it over the normal amount of clothing. If your not sure, put your uniform on and measure around your waist where you want the belt to fit and use that measurement to work out what belt size you need.

Waist measurements are from the belt clasp to the hook on the buckle. You can put extra holes in the leather belt if you need to make them smaller. 

• Medium sized belt is adjustable from 40" to 48" or 102cm to 122cm. (usually fits people with a waist size of between 32 to 42" when you wear the belt over a shirt and tunic).
• Large sized belt is adjustable from 49" to 55" or 124cm to 140cm. (usually fits people with a waist size of between 40 to 50" when you wear the belt over a shirt and tunic). 

The replica US Officers belt with cross strap and sword hanging straps that we have for sale have the following features:

• Black leather belt with white stitching.
• Belt is 1 1/2" (4cm) wide.
• Rectangle brass eagle buckle has a separate silver wreath fixed on under the eagle.
• The buckle fixing clasp on the other end of the belt is riveted and stitched on.
• Sword hanging straps are (easily) removable if not required.
• The side sword strap is 15" (38cm) long with the brass clip on the end to connect to the sword scabbard.
• The rear sword strap is 32" (81cm) long with the brass clip on the end to connect to the sword scabbard.
• The cross strap which supports the belt is also removable if not required and is adjustable from 36" to 47" (91 to 120cm) long.
• The side sword hanger is connected to the belt by fastening on to brass D ring (there is also a brass hook attached onto the brass D ring) which is stitched and riveted onto the belt. There is also a second brass D ring sewn onto the top of the belt here, which is where the cross strap clips onto.
• The rear sword hanger is connected to the belt by fastening on to a brass square, which is where the cross strap is also connected to. The brass square is stitched and riveted onto the belt.

Price is for one Northern US officer leather belt including brass buckle, two removable sword hanging straps and a removable cross strap.