Please note the hand stitching done in linen thread and the careful finishing job done on these goods. This fine hand craftsmanship is done by American workers here in our workshops.
We are the manufacturer and may not have all items in stock.
Other information links of interest.
Leather Preservation Please follow this link for more information on the care and feed of leather.
All "smoothout" leather (bridle) items (black and russet) are finished with period stains or dyes applied using period techniques. This has all come out of my extensive research on the 19th century tanning industry. The leather also has built in mold and mildew resistance in these period finishes. To see pictures of the dyeing process in action please follow the link below.
To see more pictures how they dyed leather during the 19th century.
We use 1860's period techniques to dye leather. An entire side is dyed at once and allowed three days to fully set up. The drying process makes the finish water resistant as called for by the Ordnance Dept.
Following period methods has made it difficult to stock leather items so there may be a delay in getting your leather goods.
This way of finishing can cause the dyed surface to turn white in cold weather. This is a common problem in period leather as well. This white can be cleared with an application of white vinegar.
This is all done in order to give you, the consumer the closest copy of the original items as possible.
Some are selling what they call "real" buff that is a yellowish color that is very soft and spongy, but according to the Ordnance dept. of the time the leather should be of a firm consistency, and should not be Spongy. Our buff leather is specially tanned for us and very closely matches what the original buff leather was like.
Please allow 4 to 6 weeks on all blackened buff orders, due difficulty of dyeing the buff black properly.
Please follow this link to find out how to put a plate on a belt.
These belts are made with period loops. The loop is not large enough for the buckle to pass through.
If you wish to have a larger loop on your belt you will need to specify when ordering. The larger loop is not period.
These belts are made with period loops. The loop is not large enough for the buckle to pass through.
If you wish to have a larger loop on your belt you will need to specify when ordering. The larger loop is not period.
These belts are made with period loops. The loop is not large enough for the buckle to pass through.
If you wish to have a larger loop on your belt you will need to specify when ordering. The larger loop is not period.
"Waxed" leather was allowed for use on
Waist belts and Cartridge box belts on December 4, 1857 due to the shortage of
"buff leather".
Uses #298 Large US belt plate.
These belts are made with period loops. The loop is not large enough for the buckle to pass through.
If you wish to have a larger loop on your belt you will need to specify when ordering. The larger loop is not period.
These belts are made with period loops. The loop is not large enough for the buckle to pass through.
If you wish to have a larger loop on your belt you will need to specify when ordering. The larger loop is not period.
This belt appeared toward the latter part of 1863, when loop was replaced by a brass clip. Uses the #298 large US plate. These belts are made in bridle leather unless on special request the buff dyed black may be ordered. Please see note below on the buff dyed black. Add $15.00 for blackened buff.
Please note that the buff dyed black waist
belts with the clip were made after July 4, 1864. This was done by special
permission from the Ordnance Dept. These belts will come with both makers
and inspectors marks.
Uses the #298 large US
plate. (Order Buckle Separately)
There is an $16.00 extra charge for blackened buff. These are dyed and finished as was done originally. The blacking will come off and it will turn to a dark brown over time.
Available With early plate upon request. When ordering please state that you want the 1851 early NCO plate.
There is a $15.00 extra charge for the early plate.
The description for the new plate can be found in the 1851 Regulations as follows:
90. For all officers and enlisted men--gilt, rectangular, two inches wide, with a raised bright rim; a silver wreath of laurel encircling the "Arms of the United States;" eagle, shield, scroll, and rays bright. The motto "E Pluribus Unum."
This style plate was used up until the pattern change in 1861, when the height of the plate was changed and the upper parts of the wreath were dropped.
This belt can be made in either Black Buff, Waxed or bridle leather. The plate supplied is the cast Eagle plate with the applied silver wreath. Maker marks and inspectors marks are used only upon request. The saber belt has shoulder straps and saber hangers. You will receive bridle leather unless otherwise specified.
There is an $25.00 extra charge for blackened buff. These
are dyed and finished as was done originally. The blacking will come off
and it will turn to a dark brown over time.
(Buckle is provided with this belt - Provide Waist Measurement when ordering.)
(Snap are not included on enlisted sword belt)
Available With early plate upon request. When ordering please state that you want the 1851 early NCO plate.
There is a $15.00 extra charge for the early plate.
The description for the new plate can be found in the 1851 Regulations as follows:
90. For all officers and enlisted men--gilt, rectangular, two inches wide, with a raised bright rim; a silver wreath of laurel encircling the "Arms of the United States;" eagle, shield, scroll, and rays bright. The motto "E Pluribus Unum."
This style plate was used up until the pattern change in 1861, when the height of the plate was changed and the upper parts of the wreath were dropped.
US enlisted sword belt shown in waxed leather.
This cavalry Sword belt made after the 1858 change in leather.
#OF231S US Officer Sword Belt With shoulder strap $169.95 (not shown)
This belt is also made in the folded leather but you will need to contact us for price.
This belt is patterned from an original. The original belt has the later officer belt plate. It is all brass with the wreath cast on the plate.(If you want the early plate, which had an applied silver wreath you will need to specify at the time of your order.)
There is a $15.00 extra charge for the early plate.
Officers Sword swivel snaps
We just got in a new batch of really nice snaps that are gold plated like the originals and have steel springs unlike many out there with brass springs. These are true Civil War snaps and not the post war snaps that many are selling.
#231B Brass Saber Swivel Snaps $35.00 per pair
White Buff Sword Knot
#2708WB Buff sword Knot $90.00
#2708BDB Buff Dyed black Sword Knot $108.00
This sword knot is copied after an original in the Jarnagin collection. This knot first came available in the 1840's and was made through the 1850's
We are now offering this period soap for cleaning leather. This is based off a period recipe for soap liked by harness makers. This is not like modern saddle soaps but instead is mostly made from cod oil. This type of soap will clean the leather but not be harsh enough to damage the leather. Leather items should be cleaned with soap several times a year in order to prevent the build up of dirt and other things that will damage the grain surface.
#PW124 Preservation Wax $12.95
This is specially designed product to give you maximum life out of your leather items. This is the clear wax, for use on russet items. This wax contains a natural mold and mildew inhibiter, along with protection from insect damage.
#BPW125 Black Preservation Wax $15.95
This is specially designed product to give you maximum life out of your leather items. Lamp black has been added to help maintain the black color of your leather items. This wax contains a natural mold and mildew inhibiter, along with protection from insect damage.
Leather Preservation Please follow this link for more information on the care and feed of leather.
Please follow
this link to find out how to put a plate on a belt.
On line French & Indian,
Revolutionary Period & War of
1812
To place an order ...Click
Here!
*Check on the Status of your order
HERE.
©1997-2009 All Rights Reserved and Owned by C&D Jarnagin Co., Inc.