Pre-War Militia 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 copid. 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.
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MB1 Militia Web Belt with Rectangular Brass Plate (1820-1900) - $50.00 Commonly encountered in period pre-war and early-war images. This belt is made from a correct weave militia web copied from an original in my collection that was picked up off of Manassas battlefield. The plate is self-adjusting, with two tines on the back of the plate that go into the webbing to secure it. The other end has a brass wire keeper for the buckle to attach to. |
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.
