Great Early 1900s Mills Belt with Interlocking US Buckle and Artillery Markings

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ARTIFACT:
This is a great circa early 1900s Mills brand cartridge belt with interlocking “US” buckle and artillery markings inside. Anson Mills, the developer of the revolutionary woven belt, was a United States Army Civil War veteran.
VINTAGE:
Circa early 1900s.
SIZE:
Approximately 2-5/16” wide and 35” long.
CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS:
Webbed cotton belt with copper buckle and hardware.
ATTACHMENT:
Belt buckle.
MARKINGS:
MADE BY MILLS WOVEN CARTRIDGE BELT CO. WORCESTER, MASS. U.S.A. (twice); 63401 with crossed rifles.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. PAJJX09 LBDEX7/10 SLBBEX7/16
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CONDITION:
8- (Very Fine-Excellent): Minimal wear to belt and slight oxidation on buckle.
GUARANTEE:
As with all my items, this piece is guaranteed original.
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