(1866-1890) PLAINS INDIAN WARS - Westward Expansion

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1. An Awesome Way To See Old Dates On Older Field Gear

   By DesertRatTom, May 28, 2014
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   • DesertRatTom
   • May 28, 2014

2. Reproduction Cavalry Officer Plume

   By Skywise, 11 hours ago
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   • Skywise
   • 11 hours ago

3. 3d Cavalry Regiment - 1881-1884

   By Primoris Scio, Tuesday at 10:44 PM
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   • 45govt
   • 23 hours ago

4. UNITED STATES SCOUTS (USS) - INDIAN SCOUT MEMORABILIA

   By SFTROOPER86, June 9, 2022
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   • BUFF Rider
   • Wednesday at 06:10 AM

5. officer shoulder knots

   By charlesp, May 9
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   • charlesp
   • Wednesday at 12:48 AM

6. The evolution of the army “meat can”

   By WalkaHeap1989, April 18
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   • Kwc27122
   • April 27

7. 1881 Anson Mills Belt NY Guard?

   By ilikeike, April 22
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   • atb
   • April 22

8. M1872 US Army Shoulder Knots

   By ken1967, December 6, 2020
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   • charlesp
   • April 21

9. Uniform Reference IW Era

   By FrankT, January 6
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   • FrankT
   • April 18

10. Indian wars haversacks

    By WalkaHeap1989, April 4
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    • WalkaHeap1989
    • April 15

11. Indian war canteens

    By WalkaHeap1989, April 3
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    • DEBANGE
    • April 4

12. nice Seventh Cavalry Cap Badge- circa 1870's

    By Mac the Knife, February 20
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    • WalkaHeap1989
    • April 4

13. Hotchkiss ammo crate help...anyone seen these before or know what they go on?

    By aefcav, December 21, 2023
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    • DEBANGE
    • April 3

14. M1874 Type 1 haversack

    By agate hunter, December 18, 2018
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    • WalkaHeap1989
    • April 2

15. What hats did Custer's 7th Cavalry typically wear in June of 1876?

    By MattS, December 23, 2019
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    • Niemannnnn
    • March 22

16. US CARBINE and Centennial

    By 45govt, January 5, 2022
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    • GOAmules
    • March 19

17. Officer belt buckle

    By Skywise, March 12
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    • CAC1901
    • March 16

18. Rare cabinet card

    By oldtrooper, February 23
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    • oldtrooper
    • February 27

19. First Cavalry 1880s officer stress helmet

    By oldtrooper, February 21
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    • oldtrooper
    • February 22

20. Some of my collection

    By oldtrooper, January 29
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    • oldtrooper
    • February 20

21. Nice photo of two cavalry officers and a enlisted man

    By oldtrooper, February 17
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    • oldtrooper
    • February 17

22. Maps of California, Arizona, New Mexico (pre-statehood)

    By Kfinn0319, December 27, 2024
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    • Choctaw Dan
    • February 16

23. Trapdoor Bayonet Doesn't Fit

    By JLJessup, February 7
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    • Mr.Jerry
    • February 13

24. 1881 Officers Helmet Plume Holder Special Type

    By JLA, February 5
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    • Woodymyster
    • February 8

25. Indian Wars, United States Scouts, U.S.S. Headgear

    By Tolzer, August 25, 2024
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    • oldtrooper
    • February 7

26. Indian War Medal 6617

    By gunbb, February 3
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    • KurtA
    • February 4

27. Shako Badge - Telegraph Operator - M1872 identification

    By Catahoula, January 27
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    • Catahoula
    • January 27

28. M1872 Infantry enlisted Shako

    By FrankT, January 12
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    • FrankT
    • January 20

29. RARE Original U.S. Army M-1872 Enlistedman's Infantry Dress Coat 1 2

    By ludwigh1980, November 7, 2013
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    • FrankT
    • January 16

30. A Few New Additions to the National Lancers Collection

    By Bob B, December 27, 2024
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    • Bob B
    • January 12

31. Bannerman's Plaques

    By Woodymyster, August 30, 2024
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    • Brig
    • January 2

32. Searching for records

    By Willis, December 28, 2024
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    • BEAST
    • December 30, 2024

33. Interesting pics, books, letters, documents

    By Kfinn0319, December 30, 2024
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    • Kfinn0319
    • December 30, 2024

34. 1881 National Lancers Jacket, Owner Identified

    By Bob B, December 17, 2024
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    • Bob B
    • December 17, 2024

35. Pattern 1880 cartridge belt - original or...?

    By speeder3, December 15, 2024
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    • FrankT
    • December 16, 2024

36. Indian War Infantry Officer Photo - 2 Questions

    By MWalsh, November 13, 2024
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    • CAC1901
    • December 15, 2024

37. Wooden cartridge box inserts.

    By Ndhunter1887, December 7, 2024
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    • iron bender
    • December 8, 2024

38. Storage for uniforms and helmets.

    By Altomarevintage, November 24, 2024
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    • Altomarevintage
    • November 30, 2024

39. New scans

    By 45govt, November 25, 2024
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    • 45govt
    • November 27, 2024

40. M1887 sling

    By RITtiger, October 21, 2024
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    • CAC1901
    • October 26, 2024

41. Cavalry belt

    By 45govt, September 1, 2024
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    • JosephWhite
    • September 24, 2024

42. Headgear for discussion

    By GermanCollector, September 20, 2024
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    • KurtA
    • September 23, 2024

43. Garment bags

    By Altomarevintage, September 18, 2024
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    • Altomarevintage
    • September 18, 2024

44. US, M1881, NEW YORK STATE GUARD, STAFF OFFICERS, DRESS PLUMED HELMET

    By Tolzer, August 26, 2024
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    • Usa1918
    • August 26, 2024

45. Assistance in Identifying an American Forage Cap

    By Edelweisse, August 11, 2024
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    • Edelweisse
    • August 11, 2024

46. Help, purchased MINTY M1874 OFFICERS BELT PLATE BUCKLE not sure if Original or a Fake

    By Sturmgewehr, July 14, 2024
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    • KurtA
    • July 23, 2024

47. Scarce Field Modified M1876 Cartridge Belts AKA Prairie Belts

    By utica3, July 1, 2024
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    • CAC1901
    • July 1, 2024

48. Display and protection

    By Altomarevintage, May 27, 2024
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    • Altomarevintage
    • June 3, 2024

49. Good dust brush

    By Altomarevintage, May 13, 2024
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    • Altomarevintage
    • May 27, 2024

50. What gauge wire is used for the Mills cartridge belt hook?

    By Misfit 45, May 24, 2024
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    • Misfit 45
    • May 25, 2024