American Militia Waist Box

"1775-1800" 
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  • American Militia Waist Box
  • American Militia Waist Box
  • American Militia Waist Box
  • American Militia Waist Box
  • American Militia Waist Box
  • American Militia Waist Box
  • American Militia Waist Box
  • American Militia Waist Box

This rig is for a Mounted officer using a light fusil of approx. .60-.65 cal. This is one of the most complete and original ammunition rigs found to date. It is unique in having double over the shoulder cross belts and having Attached bayonet.  The box is painted black with an inner 3/8" red banding and an outer banding of punched sunburst border decoration. The flap also contains a half ball decoration and the original attaching strap. The box measures 7 1/4"long x 2 3/4" high x 2 3/4"deep.  The box is held onto the belt by two rear belt loops.  The adjustable belt and cross belts are painted red and have the same punched sunburst decoration as the box. The bayonet sheath is sewn to the belt in a aft sloping position and is painted in red and black.  An American fusil bayonet is housed in the sheath.  It retains a X on the blade.  I’ve owned Rev.War U.S surcharged Charlevilles with this same X.  Also attached to the belt is a vent pick and brush for a Flintlock.  This rig was acquired from a home in South Paris , Maine .  The overall condition is excellent  retaining 90%+ of it’s original paint decoration. The bayonet sheath is missing approx. four inches from the tip.  The stitching is in great shape with only minor losses. This is without a doubt the Best of the Best. 
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