Original U.S. 1818 First Seminole War “Star of Stars” Militia Artillery Waist Belt Plate with Original Iron Keeper - Circa 1818-1835 Schwarzlose MG with other markings that were

with other markings that were on the patterned gun removed

They indicated that a display cutaway like this was in use when they attended training in 1987

while the reverse of the scabbard still retains about 75% of the enamel

It still retains the side hanging loop

This is a hand printed silk flag from WW2 Japan

Original U.S. 1818 First Seminole War “Star of Stars” Militia Artillery Waist Belt Plate with Original Iron Keeper - Circa 1818-1835 Schwarzlose MG with other markings that wereOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a gorgeous example of a Militia Artillery waist belt plate used during the 1820s & 1830s, around the Seminole & First Indian Wars. This example features the Star of Stars insignia rarely seen on these early belt plates. This exact style of buckle can be found on Page 106 of ODonnell and Campbells book, American Military Belt Plates, and was in use from roughly 1818 until 1835. The buckle measures roughly 64 x