Worn by a Reb during the Gettysburg Campaign, this belt is notable for being made from waxed flesh leather.  Our Group Buy reproduction includes a frame buckle that is an exact match to the particular style seen on the original belt, as well as legit waxed flesh leather that is slicked with glass to firm, glossy finish, just like the original leather appeared when new.
 
To get the right fit, you need to measure your waist where you wear your belt, in inches.  If you provide your pants size, you're going to get a belt that is far too small.  Take a string, wrap it around yourself, and measure the string.  Or measure a Civil War belt you already wear from the prong on the buckle to the adjustment hole that you use.  The center hole on these belts will be placed at the measurement you provide, so if it doesn't fit that's on you.