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
April 30, 2026
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The M-1910 pick mattock
A pick mattock is similar to a pickaxe, with one pointed end and one flat end. These were used for digging and breaking up hard ground. They were issued to designated soldiers in lieu of the M-1910 entrenching tool. The set consists of three seperate pieces – the head, the shaft, and the carrier. The head of the pick mattock is stamped “US” and very rarely, the maker and date. Early issue heads were un-painted, but regulations later dictated that they were to be painted OD green (which didn’t last long when used). The shaft was also stamped “US” and sometimes with a flaming bomb. Like the head, they were eventually painted but wore off with use. Note that WWII versions usually have the name of manufacturer and the date on the head and sometimes the handle.
Early pick mattock carriers were riveted and had a leather strap that looped around the narrow point of the flat head. Instead of a wire hanger, a Krag hanger was utilized. The Krag-Jorgensen rifle was used by troops in the Spanish American War and also in WWI in training and by rear echelon troops. The bayonet’s hanger was often used on US made equipment to hang from belts or packs. This style is quite rare, however, and the all-canvas version is much more common. The covers were marked “US”, and under the flap can be found the manufacturer and date of production.
*Cover photo courtesy of National Archives
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
April 27, 2026
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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
April 27, 2026
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