[CIVIL WAR]. US Navy seaman's belt and buckle. 

43 1/2 in. length, 1 7/8 in. wide leather belt with iron frame buckle and reinforced brass rivets. Stenciled on inside, "USNY Boston" (U and Y weak) (wear throughout, consistent with age and use).

A rare buckle, worn by captains of guns and boards as well as small arms men and crews of field pieces (See Todd, Vol. III, Fig. 189,560, 562).

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Estate of Carroll J. Delery III, Formerly the “Historical Shop”