Thank you Kat.  The WASP's and all the other women that took an important role in the war deserve so much more attention.  They were ALL awesome!

They were also the holding regiment in Hawaii after the 1919 drawdown prior to the establishment of the Hawaiian Division.  One regiment of Cavalry defending the islands that were garrisoned by seven regiments. (1919-1921)    Annual Military Tournament, Kapiolani Park, July 4th, 1921 - 17th Cavalry  

LINK -->> Making Boy Power Count Young Men of American Helping In Field And Factory to Win The War     LINK -->> Boy power : official bulletin of the United States Boys' Working Reserve, Department of Labor 112 Page Scans - Boy Power    

Wonderful!  As you probably know this website has a sister website for posting militaria from other countries, where you could post your Italian items.  Look forward to seeing your postings!    And you're the first person I've spoke to from the famous city of Turin!

Welcome to the forum.  The forum is an excellent source to get answers to all your militaria questions.  BTW, we love photos.

Very nice display. A nice "been there done that" look. Thanks for sharing.

No, they're just left after the war. They are on private property and a b*tch to dig out because of the ground plate. Most are also badly bent and rusted in the ground. I'll keep my eye out for a decent one for you

17th Cav has an interesting history, formed from cadre and veteran troopers from other Cav Rgts to speed up the training and get the Rgt to the border and into Mexico but they were sent to the Arizona border to quell another uprising there. The M-1914 bando on page on page 46 of The Pursuit of Poncho Villa is also 17th Cav M Troop. The above bando has trooper 21 and the one in the book is 42. The bolo is not marked Cavalry but Inf. It's the very early Bolo I posted a few days ago that has provenance.

That is an incredible piece of history!   As for my collection, I have quite an extensive set of items from my great-grandfather, though that is all Italian equipment from his time in the elite units. However, I will make sure to post photos of the US military knives very soon!   They were given to me by my relative who collaborated with the US Navy; I’m still trying to figure out exactly what his role was, but the combat knives he left me are remarkable. Looking forward to sharing them with you all!

Hi all Sorry for my late reply and very much tanks for your's infos, éspecially about very   early snap , visible on photo send by Justin, probably impossible to find today.   Bye and have nice day.