Object Record
Metadata
Object Name |
Belt |
Catalog Number |
0985.12.00045b |
Description |
Belt of light red-brown leather with a white metal horseshoe buckle and holster (45a). |
Dimensions |
L-34 inches |
Owned |
Stephen Madison Riggs |
Owner Regiment |
4th Texas Infantry, Co. I |
Event |
Battle of Chickamauga |
Provenance |
Stephen Madison Riggs wore this belt and holster into battle at Chickamauga. He died from wounds received during this battle. |
People |
Riggs, Stephen Madison |
Search Terms |
Battle of Chickamauga |
Subjects |
Wounded in war Wounds & injuries Dead persons Casualties, War War casualties |