Original Indian Wars U.S. Model 1885 Cavalry Carbine Sling Belt with Swivel 17th Century Dear Gail:

Dear Gail:

The leather reinforcement on the back of the strap button is fully intact

These are sometimes encountered but rarely that are fully wrapped in patterned wool with tassels and a tine head the reads

with major areas chipped out

Original Indian Wars U.S. Model 1885 Cavalry Carbine Sling Belt with Swivel 17th Century Dear Gail:Original Item: Only One Available. Indian War U. S. Army Model 1885 Cavalry Carbine Belt with correct improved narrow swivel. The Carbine Belt is essentially a singlepoint sling used to shoulder the mounted troopers carbine while on horseback. The Model 1870 and 1885 Carbine Swivel loop is narrower than the more often found Model 1855 Swivel as used during the American Civil War. These belts were used to sling the carbine over the troopers shoulder