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SPANISH AMERICAN WAR OHIO NATIONAL GUARD WOVEN CARTRIDGE BELT:
From the Spanish American War era, this
Woven Looped Cartridge Belt with a Mills Pattern 1886
“OHIO” Belt Plate captures the
important role the state National Guard units played in
the national mobilization for the Spanish American War.
The tan Woven Single Loop Cartridge Belt, produced by
the Hulburt Brothers of New York City, is full length
and has a solid body with no weak points. The belt
features a Model 1887 Plate, designed and manufactured
by the Mills Company and adopted by the Ordnance
Department. These plates were not only produced with
the normally encountered “US”, but also with state
militia designations. This particular plate, produced
for the State of Ohio, is in like new condition
retaining much of the original high polished finish, has
the correct Mills Company stamping on the tongue, the
proper catch, and is full form with no misshaping or
damage. A number of the cartridge loops do show wear -
of the original 50 cartridge loops,
12 of the loops are
completely split open and a few others show partial
wear, but the remaining loops show only minor wear and
will still hold a cartridge. As can be seen in the
photo below, the belt will display well with cartridges
inserted in the loops.
Both captive brass ends are
present and firmly attached, and both retain the sizing
adjustment wire loops.
This belt and plate set displays well together and is representative of
the significant numbers of state militia and National
Guard soldiers who responded to all of our nation’s call
to arms, a proud and long service that continues today.
(1030) $125
NOTE: The cartridges in the cartridge loops as
seen below are not included in the purchase of this
set.
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