This extremely fine and possibly unique belt and holster are in excellent condition. Don Bryan displayed this rig with the Columbus Firearms revolver offered in the previous lot. Mr. Bryan purchased these separately and this was the only Confederate accouterment in his collection. He purchased this from the late prominent Confederate collector and dealer Richard E. (Sonny) Neville, Jr. Sonny Neville had the reputation for only owning the finest Confederate objects and this was one of his prizes. The buckle that is very similar to an example in the Virginia Historical Society (pg. 18, plate 22, Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates, by Steve Mullinax, 1991). Holster fits Confederate Navy size pistol like the Columbus revolver quite well. Holster is military flap style with both a leather closure and finial that is not often seen. SIZE: PROVENANCE: RE Neville Jr.; Don & Kathlee Bryan Collection. CONDITION: Buckle displays a dark chocolate brown patina with filed finishing marks typical of Confederate made sand cast belt plates. Patent leather belt is folded over and sewn along inner seam like finer belts today; sound with scuffing and a well conserved cut repair in back, holster is in matching similar condition with scuffing, missing about 1/2 of its original black finish. Seam of holster has possibly been re-sewn. 50122-14 JS (15,000-25,000)