December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2024
A swordbelt of red morocco leather 3 inches wide, with a frog for sword on the left side and with lap-over closure in front using narrow straps and small buckles, common to the 1810s-1820s. Both belt and attached frog are decorated with gilt-embossed decorations, including small Federal eagles surmounted by stars. The waistbelt had a very old cardstock tag attached to it by a linen cord (now detached, but still present) stating that it was "used in the War of 1812 by Marcus Hall." Marcus Hall who served in the "2nd Connecticut Cavalry" or Staples's Battalion in 1812. This corps was apparently later converted to artillery, although whether foot or "flying" horse artillery is unknown at present. It should be noted that this same Marcus Hall advertised in a Hartford paper in 1812 that he could supply gold leaf in any quantities, so he may have been a professional bookbinder or leather worker and may have actually made this belt. Purchased from Doug Heiser in 2001. CONDITION: Good, with edge wear and some fading to the leather.
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