THIS, is a "WORLD-CLASS" Confederate Officers Sword Belt. {{The exact same type of belt is pictured on page 187 in "Echos of Glory" from Time-Life Books. The belt in the book was worn by Col. E. A. Spotswood, who was Assistant Adjutant General to Nathan B. Forest.}} This belt is in extremely fine condition and would be worthy of adding to the finest of Confederate Officers Swords. It is a 3-piece, folded leather belt held together by 2 brass rings. The straps extend to 2 brass buckles that are each fastened to German-Silver studded ring loops. The scabbard ring-hook is also German Silver for use when mounted. The two-piece wreath buckle is the rare variant with large ball serifs. This belt was recently priced on another website at close to $25,000.00. I just purchased it last week after a year-long quest, but due to the large purchase of a more desireable item for my collection, I have decided to sell it. If you have been looking for a premium belt or have a great sword that you'd like to accessorize, this is an outstanding candidate. If it doesn't sell, it'll have a fine home in my collection.