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the tongue can be locked in position after snap hook is engaged in 

 ring of saber scabbard. The upper part of hook is riveted into 

 the loop of swivel, which is of sheet brass 0.083 inch thick. A pin of 

 soft-brass wire 0.134 inch in diameter is riveted through upper part 

 of loop for attaching strap, as explained. All metal parts are bronzed . 



ENLISTED men's SABER BELT. 

 (Plate XIII.) 



The parts are — 



1 belt body with buckle and sliding loop. 

 1 enlisted men's saber-belt slide. 

 1 enlisted men's saber attachment. 

 The belt body is made from russet collar leather 7 to 8 ounces per 

 square foot, with sliding loop of the same. The buckle is the same 

 as for officers, while the belt slide differs somewhat in shape and 

 dimensions. 



Enlisted men's belts are made 38 and 47 inches over all, in equal 

 proportions; the former with adjustment between 24^ and 35 inches, 

 and the latter with adjustment between 33^ and 44 inches. 



Belts for the enlisted men of the Hospital Corps are provided with 

 two holes, with eyelets, to receive the double hook of the pouch for 

 first-aid packet. 



One enlisted man's saber attachment consists of the following parts : 

 1 enlisted men's hook attachment. 

 1 long strap with sliding loop. 



1 short strap with sliding loop. 



2 buttons for enlisted men's saber attachment. 



The hook attachment consists of a hook of bronze riveted to a 

 spring plate of half-hard brass 0.049 inch thick, which is slotted in 

 lower part to receive the straps. 



Each strap is made from russet collar leather 7 to 8 ounces per 

 square foot and has a sliding loop. One end of strap is passed through 

 the slot in hook attachment and is fastened with a No. 10 brass belt 

 rivet; the other end is passed tlirough the ring on saber scabbard 

 and sliding loop, and is fastened by a brass button engaging in slits 

 in the strap. All metal parts are bronzed. 



SABER KNOT FOR OFFICERS. 



(Plate XIII.) 



The parts are — 



1 sling. 



2 sling sliding loops. 

 1 tassel. 



1 button piece. 



1 button-piece sliding loop. 



1 saber-laiot button. 



