Original U.S. Seminole Wars Militia Waist Belt Plate with Original Iron Keepers - Circa 1825-1835 Antique Cartridge Firearms The Hazen Brigade Monument stands

The Hazen Brigade Monument stands in the brigade's cemetery marking the position defended by that unit during the Battle of Stones River on December 31st

showing some original bluing with the rest showing a worn patina

It has the correct mid-late war OD green #3 Chin strap with a stamped brass buckle and brass end clip on the other side

there is a snake going about halfway around the horn

Original U.S. Seminole Wars Militia Waist Belt Plate with Original Iron Keepers - Circa 1825-1835 Antique Cartridge Firearms The Hazen Brigade Monument standsOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an absolutely gorgeous example of a Militia waist belt plate used during the 1820s & 1830s, around the Seminole & First Indian Wars. This exact style of buckle can be found on Page 110 of ODonnell and Campbells book, American Military Belt Plates, and was in use from roughly 1825 until 1835. The buckle measures roughly 60 x 69mm, and is a gilt die struck rolled brass plate with an applied brass tongue & belt