Collection Highlights
The N. O. massacre
Date:
1866
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1866.43
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sabre belt
Object Number:
1933.244c
Date:
1915-1920
Medium:
Leather, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 39 1/2 x 18 in. ( 5.1 x 100.3 x 45.7 cm )
Marks:
cast: on belt buckle, above eagle: "E PLURIBUS UNUM"
Description:
Leather sword belt trimmed with gilt on obverse; slightly arched rectangular clasp buckle is cast with the Great Seal on obverse, attached to adjustable loop; at opposite end there is an up-turned metal hook at the hip attached to a piece of leather which suspends 2 straps of uneven length with swivel catches at the ends.
Gallery Label:
This sabre belt was used by Colonel Robert Lee Bullard when he served in the 26th Infantry.
Credit Line:
Gift of Robert Lee Bullard
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
