mdk0911 Posted April 21, 2021 Share #1 Posted April 21, 2021 All, I have a chance to buy this but wanted opinions first - Thing that concerns me is the belt leather looks fuzzy to me - maybe my old eyes are seeing things? thx in advance mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double canister Posted April 21, 2021 Share #2 Posted April 21, 2021 I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosshark Posted April 21, 2021 Share #3 Posted April 21, 2021 Hi, It is fuzzy because known as a buff leather belt rather than a bridle leather belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosshark Posted April 21, 2021 Share #4 Posted April 21, 2021 Left one on top bridle leather right is a buff belt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdk0911 Posted April 21, 2021 Author Share #5 Posted April 21, 2021 thx all for the opinions!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M24 Chaffee Posted April 22, 2021 Share #6 Posted April 22, 2021 I’m not knowledgeable enough to really give an opinion on originality for this belt but IMHO it looks really nice! I need to look it up but does buff leather indicate an early war made belt? I hope your able to purchase it and enjoy it in your collection! Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxrobot Posted April 22, 2021 Share #7 Posted April 22, 2021 I think it's real. I have never seen a reproduction of Civil War leather gear in buff leather. There was a run of good repro M1851 sword belt plates with applied wreath, but they were stamped "F.B. & Co." (Frank Burgess & Company) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravecreek Posted April 28, 2021 Share #8 Posted April 28, 2021 I see the keeper has a bench number stamped into it. The buckle should have the same number stamped into the back to make it a matched set . Buckle and belt look good to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunmore1774 Posted April 29, 2021 Share #9 Posted April 29, 2021 lots of the unissued stuff from the Bannerman stock was buff leather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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