Eagles and Anchors: The Belts and Belt Plates of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, 1780-1941

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The book showcases the evolution of belt plates and belts worn by U.S. naval officers from the Navy's inception to World War II, featuring designs adorned with patriotic symbols like the eagle and anchor. It also explores the belts of the U.S. Marine Corps in the 19th century and includes a chapter on Confederate naval officers' belts during the Civil War. Richly illustrated with color images from private collectors and museums, it summarizes uniform regulations and design patterns that influenced military attire throughout this period.