1851 CIVIL WAR U.S. OFFICERS SWORD BELT W/ BUCKLE PLATE

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we have an Amazing Surviving, All Original Pattern 1851, U.S. Union Early Civil War 1861, Officer's (Ordinance Issue)Sword Waist Leather Belt with Original Brass Belt Buckle Plate. The Buckle Face measures 3" wide by 2 1/8" tall, and the belt was adjusted to fit a man with a 33" to 34" waist. I understand this was the type belt worn by Gen. Phil Sheridan during the Indian Fighting Days.The leather is in amazingly great condition for the age and use; no rot, no splits, no cracks, no bad issues at all, however, even though the leather is still somewhat supple, it is slightly on the dry side and needs an application of saddle soap and then neatsfoot oil for restoration. I'll leave this to the winning bidder. And the leather keeper is present.The Brass Belt Plate displays normal military age wear/tarnish, along with a nice reddish patina, and the stamped, nickel-silver wreath that was applied separatly still retains some of its original coloring. The applied tongue is intact and strong, and the backside of both the plate and the brass belt attachment plate are both matching hand-stamped #574 (bench number?)--see photos.W did this fabulous U.S. Belt come from? It was recently discovered hanging up in a barn just outside Englishtown, New Jersey, and made its way down to Virginia by way of a local friend who collects Civil War Artifacts. Other than this, t's no background information available.I don't collect Civil War Relics, nor am I an expert on them; I am describing this Belt and buckle and its condition to the best of my ability, and I have relied heavily on the input of others.Similar belt buckles do show up periodically for auction, but when did you see the WHOLE SWORD BELT offered and in FAB Condition as this one is in! Don't miss out on a Rare Opportunity to own a Genuine and Original piece of Civil War History, Bid Now. The photos tell the story, and are as representative as the text description, so look closely, decide for yourself and bid accordingly--for what you see is what you'll get. E-mail me with questions, comments or for more photos, as I like questions. You are bidding on one Civil War M-1851 Pattern U.S. Leather Belt and Buckle, sold as-is, as-shown, no returns.Shipping is $8.80 by USPS Priority Mail--Flat rate Box, with Delivery Confirmation(for peace of mind),to any eBay-Confirmed/Verified U.S.A. address. This auction is for U.S.A. shipping only, no international bidders please, unless you have a U.S.A. address and youPlease note that Payment is due in SEVEN days of auction end, either by PayPal--preferred--or by money order/personal check(which will take time to clear). Also note that if your address is NOT eBay-confirmed/verified, then payment MUST be made by money order/check, and I'll ship ASAP upon receipt of payment. In the case, please send payment to: Ron Card, 501 Chestnut Oaks Lane, Charlotte Court House, VA 23923-4113.I prefer using eBay correspondance, however, feel free to e-mail me at: Ron, your seller, a retired Photo Journalist, wishes to thank you for your interest, and check back often! ***UPDATE 2 NOV 06 *** A viewer informs me that he is certain that this is an Enlisted Man's belt and plate. I've posted his remarks for all to see and decide. Many times I get good help. I was told it was officer's, but if you recognize it then you know for sure. Collector value is the same or maybe higher for an EM. Ron read more

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