Union Belts
All the belts I make are copied after originals in public, private or my collection. Each is copied in exacting detail per the original copied. Hanover Brass Foundry expertly crafts all of our cast plates directly from originals. Our stamped plates are made from the original dyes, stamped out by Naugatuck Novelty Company.
PLEASE NOTE: All belts are made to accommodate up to a 40” waist. If you require a longer belt please add $15 to the price.
USB1 U.S. M1861 Belt, Waxed Flesh or Bridal Leather With Buckle (Used from 1851-1872) - $60.00 This belt is made per originals with a leather keeper loop hand-sewn at the end. Since the loop was too small to admit the buckle, most soldiers didn't use the loop or took it off the belt. You can choose to use the loop or make the same choice as the soldiers did. The belt comes with choice puppy paw or Early Allegheny Arrow back. |
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USB2 U.S. Mid-Late War Belt (has Brass “Clip” Keeper) with correct buckle (Used from 1863-1872) - $60.00
The mid-late war belt was developed in 1862/63 for easier use of the keeper. The old loop type was replaced by the use of the patented brass “Clip” keeper, which allowed the soldier to leave the belt plate on the belt when putting it on, and stop the soldiers from cutting off the leather loop that the clip replaced. Comes complete with US Mid-Late war belt plate.
USB3 U.S. M1839 Belt, Real White Buff, With Correct Plate (Used from 1840-1862) - $65.00
This belt is made according to originals examined with a small leather keeper loop hand sewn at the one end. This belt was designed when putting it on, to have the buckle taken off the belt. The belt put around the waist and through the keeper. Then reattach the plate to the belt. Since the loop was too small to admit the buckle, most soldiers didn’t use the loop or took it off the belt. This belt is made according to the originals. So you can make the same choice as the soldiers did, the belt comes complete with your choice of Pre-War wire back, puppy paw back, or Allegheny arrow back hooks.
USB4 U.S. Pre-War M1851 NCO Belt made of Blackened White Buff Leather (1851-1872) - $115.00
With M1851 Plate with 3-piece wreath, this belt is made without rivets as per the Pre & Early War specifications.
USB5 U.S. Early War M1851 NCO Belt made of Waxed Flesh Leather (1861-1872) - $85.00
With M1851 Plate with 3-piece wreath, this belt is made without rivets as per the Pre & Early war specifications.
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USB6 U.S. Mid War M1851 NCO Belt made of Waxed Flesh or Bridal Leather, With M1851/63 Plate with 1-piece wreath, (1863-1872) - $85.00 This belt was reinforced with two rivets and stitching, securing the brass keeper as per the changes made by the US Army Board of Ordnance. This belt makes its appearance in the army starting in 1863 and used until 1872. |
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USB7 U.S. M1841 Saber Belt, Made of REAL White Buff Leather (1840- 62) Complete with Early "US" Plate - $190.00 This is the sword belt used by the army from the Mexican War until 1851. It also saw extensive early war use by the Southern states in the Civil War. |
USB8 U.S. Pre War M1851 Saber Belt, Made of REAL White Buff Leather, Blackened Complete with Early 3-piece wreath Plate - $220.00
This sword belt replaced the M1841 in 1851 and saw a short issue time in it’s original white buff. Most of these were blackened to match the new Army regulation.
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USB9 U.S. Early War M1851 Saber Belt, Made of Wax Flesh Leather, Complete with Early 3-piece wreath Plate. (1860-72) - $125.00 The Early War belt was made out of wax flesh leather due to the difficulty the Army was having getting black buff leather. This belt saw extensive use by both the US & CS armies at the beginning of the war. |
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USB10 U.S. Mid-War M1851 Saber Belt, Made of Wax Flesh Leather or Bridal Leather, all parts are sewn & riveted for extra strength. (1863-72) - $125.00 Complete with M1851/63 Plate. The M1851/63 belt saw use until 1872 when it was replaced by a newer model. These saw use not only in the Civil War, but also the Indian Wars as well. |
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USB11 Basic Common U.S. Officers Belt (1851-1880) - $150.00 This belt is the most common type encountered amongst US officer belts for the ranks of Lieutenant to Major. Made without a shoulder strap. It is made out of hand-enameled leather or highly polished bridal leather that has a hand embossed edge, and comes complete with sword snaps. |
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WB1 Civilian, Union or Confederate Trouser Waist Belt (1820-1900), various styles - $55.00 These belts were used by workmen & soldiers, instead of braces (suspenders). They vary in style, from all leather to folded cloth, or for the Miner made of period correct waist belt web copied from the original in our collection, I offer these in several styles. |
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CUSTOM US OFFICER BELTS!
I can make many different styles and variations of officer belt. Enameled, Gold Bullion, or Folded Leather. Prices start at just $150.00. Call or E-mail for a Price Quote!
