Brown leather belt with a rectangular brass buckle. The buckle is molded with a spread eagle with a federal shield over its chest. The belt has a leather attachment for connecting to a sword scabbard.
Context
Worn by Christopher C. Putnam during the Civil War. Putnam served as Sergeant in Company I of the 13th Vermont Regiment, and served as Captain and Lieutenant Colonel of Company B of the 4th Vermont Militia.
Acquisition
Accession
1965.14
Source or Donor
Putnam, Ralph W. (1876-1970)
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Belt, Sword
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Belt, Armament
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Armament Accessories
Nomenclature Class
Armaments
Nomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
