#82 • Presidential Sword Belt Attributed to Santa Anna, Captured at San Jacinto

Part of Arms, Armor and The Early West (live auction by Lewis & Grant Auctions)

High bid $15,000.00

Status: Sold

40.25" x 3.5". Red Morocco leather with silver bullion leaf border. Center of belt embroidered with grape vine motifs over black velvet backing. Hanging straps en suite with cast brass fittings. Large 3.68" x 5.5" silver plated belt plate with gilt brass Mexican eagle.  **Very good condition overall. Some pulling and loosening of stitching on edges of belt with some darkening and minor loss of bullion wire throughout, especially on hanging straps. Plate may be a replacement or has been heavily restored. Some tarnishing to brass.** Provenance Sam Houston Family Collection “Battle for Texas: The Experience”, San Antonio, Texas $30,000-$40,000