Any ideas, found in an area where I have found Eagle buttons. Thanks

[ederd13]

 

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[uglymailman]

Looks like some sort of buckle or harness works but idk. Something to show size like a coin or ruler next to it would help. Good luck.

 

[ederd13]

 

[TheCannonballGuy]

Your find is part of a US Army Model-1872 Waistbelt-&-Support rig. The smaller loop above the waistbelt recctangle was for attaching supportive shoulder-straps to the rig. See the photo below, showing the waistbelt, complete except for the support-straps. Collectors of US militaria classify it as an Indian Wars Era relic, because it didn't exist until 7 years after the end of the civil war.

 

[ARC]

Your find is part of a US Army Model-1872 Waistbelt-&-Support rig. The smaller loop above the waistbelt recctangle was for attaching supportive shoulder-straps to the rig. See the photo below, showing the waistbelt, complete except for the support-straps. Collectors of US militaria classify it as an Indian Wars Era relic, because it didn't exist until 7 years after the end of the civil war.

Yeah they got tired of "pulling their pants up"

 

[DCMatt]

Your find is part of a US Army Model-1872 Waistbelt-&-Support rig. The smaller loop above the waistbelt recctangle was for attaching supportive shoulder-straps to the rig. See the photo below, showing the waistbelt, complete except for the support-straps. Collectors of US militaria classify it as an Indian Wars Era relic, because it didn't exist until 7 years after the end of the civil war.

That's cool. I've never seen these before. Here's a pic showing the back loops, which are a little different than the front ones. For holding up heavy gear attached to the belt, not for holding up pants...

 

[civil_war22]

That's cool. I've never seen these before. Here's a pic showing the back loops, which are a little different than the front ones. For holding up heavy gear attached to the belt, not for holding up pants...

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I need a pair of those when I go out detecting[emoji23] my gear always feels like it’s going to fall down

 

[civil_war22]

Your find is part of a US Army Model-1872 Waistbelt-&-Support rig. The smaller loop above the waistbelt recctangle was for attaching supportive shoulder-straps to the rig. See the photo below, showing the waistbelt, complete except for the support-straps. Collectors of US militaria classify it as an Indian Wars Era relic, because it didn't exist until 7 years after the end of the civil war.

Kudos to you CBG I have one of these as well. It’s missing the belt plate, but have the whole setup minutes shoulder straps, and you’re correct they are Indian Wars era. Got them from a Cherokee gentleman in Oklahoma who has a antiques shop for $10. Thought what the hell, for 10 bucks it’s a cool conversation piece. Except it’s at my ex wife’s house.

 

[A2coins]

Great I'd lol. Nice relic you found looks like it's a good hunting spot

 

[ederd13]

Thanks for the id and comments