Victorian Officers Sword Belt.

This is a Victorian officer's under sword belt. The belt itself is worn under the tunic to take the weight of the sword without distorting the tunic. A bullion officer's belt would have been worn above the tunic for show. The belt itself is made of a fine webbing with leather reinforced areas. The sword straps, the parts that can be seen are made of silver bullion with a red silk stripe and red leather backed. All the fittings, buckles etc are silver plated. The whole belt is in very good condition although it does show signs of use and age, but no damage. Worn by most infantry officers under their scarlet tunics during the latter part of the 19th century. It will fit up to 38 inch waist.