M1917 Cav Leggins in Mechanized cavalry 13th Reg. 1941 ?

[Matt4thCav]

Hi everyone, I found a very interesting photo. These are the 13th Reg. Mechanized cavalry. The soldier at left wearing a pair of M1917 cavalry leggins. By regulation they would not have the M1938 gaiters. From what I understand it is the stock funds that have remained since before 1936, when the regiment was motorized. What do you think?

 

Thanks

 

Matteo

 

 

[atb]

Also very interesting are the dust respirators pushed up on to the M1917A1 helmets.

[Matt4thCav]

Yes, it's a very great picture, I like it a lot.

[patches]

Also very interesting are the dust respirators pushed up on to the M1917A1 helmets.

I thought they were Bug/Insect Eyes

[patches]

If what you mean is that Old Stocks of these Mounted leggings were used up before new leggings (Dismounted) were issued, then yes, as this was a horse regiment till it became a Mech one in 1936, and no doubt had a lot of them still, not to mention those soldiers who already had the old type issued to them.

[124cav]

Great photo, its interesting to note that these mounted leggings had been superseded by 2 different riding boots, these would have been out of place on horse troops at this period too. Other horse equipment on display is rifle scabbards and possibly a water bottle pouch latched to the scabbard.