Model 1913 “Patton” Cavalry Sword
Model 1913 “Patton” Cavalry Sword Home Civil War Late 1800’s WWI The Model 1913 Cavalry Sword After touring Europe looking at the cavalry swords of
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M-1910 Entrenching Tool Carrier
The shovel cover was an important piece of field gear. It not only covered the blade of the shovel, but it also provided a convenient way to carry the shovel itself. The early model of shovel cover consisted of a canvas body with a Krag hanger. The Krag-Jorgensen rifle was used by troops in the Spanish-American War, and their bayonet scabbards featured a long metal clip for hanging off the belt. These hangers were added to the shovel covers by riveting a metal plate onto a leather base located at the back of the cover. Unfortunately, the Krag hanger allowed the cover to swing from side to side. The shovel cover also had a leather strap at the bottom with a buckle. The strap was long enough to wrap around the handle of the shovel and buckle as to secure the shovel from coming out. These straps were often marked with the manufacturer’s initials and date. All three points of the canvas body were riveted to help prevent wear.
The Model 1910 e-tool cover was a more simplified version, with an all-canvas construction. The krag hanger was eliminated and replaced with a wire hanger to connect to grommeted equipment easily. This was reinforced with a square of canvas webbing. The leather strap at the bottom of the carrier was also replaced with cotton webbing straps and a friction buckle.
Army Model 1902 Cotton Visor Cap
Model 1902 Cotton Visor Cap Home Civil War Late 1800’s WWI The Model 1902 Cotton Visor Cap After the Spanish-American War, the U.S. Army decided
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Army Model 1902 Dress Visor Cap
Model 1902 Dress Visor Cap Home Civil War Late 1800’s WWI The Model 1902 Dress Visor Caps After the Spanish-American War, the U.S. Army decided
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