Original Spanish-American War M1886 56th “Alava” Spanish Regulars Belt Buckle - Served in Cuba in 1898 Madsen LMG A similar unit known as

A similar unit known as the SUSAT( Sight Unit Small Arms

which references the type of leather used and the supplier number

manufactured under license circa 1857-61

It measures 9 3/4" x 12 3/8"

Original Spanish-American War M1886 56th “Alava” Spanish Regulars Belt Buckle - Served in Cuba in 1898 Madsen LMG A similar unit known asOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an outstanding piece which may have been brought back by an American soldier serving in Cuba during the Spanish American War. This Spanish belt buckle bears the stylized number 56 denoting the 56th Spanish Infantry Battalion Alava, which was part of the 1st Division Manzanillo within the 4th Corps, led by General Linares. The 56th Battalion fought heavily in Cuba during the Spanish American War. The proper