Belt, military

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Belt, military

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.702

Description

Officer's military belt used possibly for dress occasions; brass buckle, loops and knobs. Brown leather. Stitched design on left inside; and center. Attached to the left side is a chain of nickel or nickel plate 9 1/2" long. The chain has a hook on the top clasp and a clasp at the opposite end. Chain was used to hold an officer's sword. JRD can be seen wearing this belt (or one like it) in some of his military photos in the General's Room.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Lugsdin

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1900 - 1925 Date made: r. 1900 - 1925

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Engraved on the back of the chain clasp are the words: "France Depose F. F." On the leather behind the buckle is stamped: "Lugsdin Toronto" (with a backwards letter N).

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Belt Thick 1/4"

Width

2-1/4 in

Length

48 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 2 1/4 x 48 in. (5.7 x 121.9 cm)

Dimension Description

Shoulder Strap

Width

1-1/4 in

Length

41 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 1/4 x 41 in. (3.2 x 104.1 cm)

Material

Leather, brass, Nickel ?

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Brass parts covered with green corrosion which is on the leather as well.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Brigadier General John Ross Delafield

Notes

User

General Notes

Note Type

General Note

Note

World War I-related

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Library, Second Floor