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By Manky bandage · Posted
I do like seeing those TL 122s, been on the hunt for one for a while. This one will do for now ☺️ -
By Mexican War · Posted
National Archives RG 391, Entry 631 Letters sent by a detachment of Dragoons 1837 - 1846 First Dragoon Squadron detached Fort Gibson, [Indian Territory] Aug. 1, 1844 Sir. I would suggest to the Colonel that an application be made to the Authorities in Washington to import a full equipment of saddles for the regiment from France. Our sabers are imported and they are the only good arm we have. R.B. Mason, Dragoon Commanding [Richard Barns] A.G.O. O.R.D. Head Quarters Squadron, 1st Dragoons To: Brig. Gen. R. [Roger] Jones, Adjutant General, Washington. D.C. Fort Gibson, [Indian Territory] 3rd March, 1843 "Company H - There are forty-three horses in this company, six of which unfit for service. The saddles and bridles are of the new pattern (French) and therefore form a contrast with those in possession of Company D." C. Warton, Major 1st Dragoons Commanding The two records (above) document a variety of equipment in one squadron of Dragoons. Other documents from the early 1840's reveal the lack of uniformity and extensive patch work to keep horse furniture in good repair. The saber mentioned by Lieut. Col. Richard B. Mason might be the saber illustrated. I found this saber many years ago when scrounging about in an isolated shop in Delaware County, New York. The rooster is the only marking. If correct, to my knowledge, this is a French cartouche. -
By Bill Snydacker · Posted
nice lot! how much did you get it for? -
By Edward C Bell · Posted
even if it isn't from the 101st, a named bronze star for 30 bucks is a great price! -
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By earlymb · Posted
I am not surprised at all, that jeep will stick out anywhere with all that patina. I bet quite a lot of people think it's still in the actual wartime paint, and plenty of jeep aficionados will recognize your jeep is VERY original. 🥰 -
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