Sword Belt, Saber, Images, and Embroidered Officer's Shoulder Straps Worn by James Lyman Van Buren

Description:

Sword Belt, Saber, Images, and Embroidered Officer's Shoulder Straps Worn by James Lyman Van Buren, c. 1861-65, a buff leather sword belt with two-piece Model 1851 belt plate, an Ames Model 1860 cavalry saber and scabbard, two images of Van Buren on his horse, a pair of lieutenant colonel's straps, a pair of colonel's straps, and a pair of brigadier general's straps.

Provenance: By family descent, then to the collection of Ed Vebell.

Note: James Lyman Van Buren was a cousin of President Martin Van Buren. He enlisted at the start of the Civil War and served on the staff of General Ambrose Burnside.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

In overall good condition with some wear from use.


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