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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Tobacco
Tobacco was a must have for most soldiers in WWI. It was used by all sides Turkish and American tobacco was highly sought after by everyone. American soldiers smoked cigars, cigarettes and even chewed tobacco leaf. Tobacco was a good way to relax, relieve stress and even pass the time. Many soldiers smoked and many who never have picked up the habit quickly, especially after the combat conditions of WWI.
Some of the most recognizable brands for US soldiers were Lucky Strike, Murad, Bull Durham and Chesterfields. In WWI pre rolled cigarettes started to become a popular method of tobacco consumption right behind pipe smoking. Tobacco at the time came in pouches with a book of papers so you can roll your own when needed. In WW1 with the horrible conditions in the field or trenches made it hard for a smoker to roll a cigarette without getting it wet or muddy. So you see the rise in pre rolled cigarettes with brands such as Lucky Strike, Murad or Chesterfields.
Pipes, Cigarettes & Cigars
Pipe smoking has been a common way to smoke tobacco basically since man first started to smoke tobacco. Pipes could be made out of wood, porcelain or clay. Germans are famous for pipe smoking out of porcelain pipes that could feature regiment numbers, military figures or even regimental flags. Americans however often choose wooden pipes or even the famous corncob pipe. Cigarettes however really started to see a change in the early 1900s. With the invention of the rolling machine many manufacturers started selling pre rolled cigarettes. In WWI the convenience of pre rolled cigarettes made it popular among soldiers and civilians. Cigars were also a popular choice amongst many Americans. Cigar brands like White Owl, Girard and Havana where some of the most popular brands for Americans. Cigar however took longer to consume and are complete made out of tobacco including the wrap, so it was easy to break them making it hard to smoke.
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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
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