Thomas Custer uniform question

[Mike Serpa]

Thomas Custer with his two Medals of Honor. What is that line above his belt? Just another blemish on the photo? Secret money belt? Other?

National Park Service

 

[captaindrew]

Some of the high grade sword belts had a flap to ride behind the buckle

 

[Salterr]

Some of the high grade sword belts had a flap to ride behind the buckle

I agree, I thought that's what it might be too. @Mike Serpa check this out.

https://www.jamesmountainantiques.com/product/indian-wars-general-officers-dress-sword-belt/

 

[Mike Serpa]

Some of the high grade sword belts had a flap to ride behind the buckle

Thanks. Is there a purpose for it other than decoration?

 

[Salterr]

Thanks. Is there a purpose for it other than decoration?

It's actually not for decoration. It's to keep the uniform from rubbing against the buckle and fraying or discoloring

 

[captaindrew]

Thanks. Is there a purpose for it other than decoration?

My pleasure, @Salterr beat me to the answer

 

[Salterr]

My pleasure, @Salterr beat me to the answer

You beat me to the first answer!!

 

[captaindrew]

You beat me to the first answer!!

Even!

 

[Mike Serpa]

It's actually not for decoration. It's to keep the uniform from rubbing against the buckle and fraying or discoloring

Thanks.

 

[DixieRifles]

@Salterr beat me to the answer

Is there a race? I didn't hear the starter gun!!

 

[captaindrew]

Is there a race? I didn't hear the starter gun!!

Not at all, just funnin