Vintage Belt Buckle 1985 Historic Fort Dodge Dragoons USA Made Silver Color

Vintage Belt Buckle 1985 Historic Fort Dodge Dragoons Serial #199 USA Made Silver Color. In the spring of 1850 troops were dispatched to establish a fort on the upper Des Moines River in order to protect settlers from the Sioux Indians. The sight was the high ground south and east of Lizard and Soldier Creeks. By that fall 12 Substantial log buildings were completed. Normal wear and tear due to age and use. Fits a 1-3/4" belt.