19th century military leather belt with oval metal buckle embossed in large letters "US". Used in Civil War. Buckle has three hooks to attach to belt. Very faintly marked with illegible lettering and the date "1861" along the leather. Noted by Bauer, June: 'Mark on brass buckle: "US J.A. Bailey, CE Rgt. MVM"' Not seen on 3/22/2022 See Knapsack 1907.31.1A Note: Location on old inventory form: Box 4 Shelf 48
