Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Belt, Sword |
Catalog Number |
1976.72.04i |
Date |
ca. 1933 |
Material(s) |
Leather/Cotton/Brass/Metal |
Dimensions |
H-3.5 W-34 inches |
Description |
This is an U.S. Navy Officer's Dress Uniform sword belt. The belt is made of leather and has a black cotton twill pannel on the outside with 5 horizontal gold colored stripes that are machine stitched. The belt buckle is a brass plated circular plate with a design of an eagle clutching an anchor. The eagle is surronded by stars and outside of that is a circle of leaves. The buckle has a hook clasp that hooks into the other part of the buckle to close. The belt has two black straps that are trimmed with gold and have brass hooks at the ends. The buckle has a stamp on the inside that reads "MADE IN ENGLAND." |
Notes |
Worn by Admiral Charles K. Duncan in the 1930s when he was a Leiutenant (junior grade). The uniform was worn for formal occasions and the donor wore this in 1934 for the Naval Review for President Roosevelt. At the time Duncan was stationed on the USS Salt Lake City, a cruiser. |
Collection |
Charles K. Duncan Collection |
People |
Duncan, Charles K. |
Subjects |
Admirals Officers, Military Military officers Military uniforms Belts (Clothing) |
Search Terms |
US Navy U.S. Navy |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |