Saber hanger lengths?

[westcoastcampaigner]

Hello All,

Did a search and couldn't come up with anything...does anyone know what the regulation length of the short and long saber hanger straps on a typical officers or enlisted saber belt were and what they should be for an authentic belt? Thanks for the help.

Best Regards,

Josh Sawyer
Liberty Rifles

[J.H.Berger]

Re: Saber hanger lengths?

Hello, The following info is from "American Military and Naval Belts " by Stephen Dorsey.
short strap between 16 1/2" and 17" and the log strap between 32 1/2" and 39 1/4" long.

[1st Maine Trooper]

Re: Saber hanger lengths?

The 1860 Ordnance manual states the front strap is to be cut to a length of 17" and the back strap cut to 34".

Dave Myrick