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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WWI Trench Mirror
Unfortunately, many a young eager soldier could not resist the temptation of peeking “over the top” at No Man’s Land, and many paid for the view with their lives. Trench mirrors helped satisfy the desire to see the battlefield, as well as help keep an eye out for sappers or ambushes. The mirror shown is one of many trench mirrors designed to be used in trench warfare. This mirror was a compact design, foldable and protected in a painted metal case. The mirror was meant to be mounted on the tip of a bayonet, then hoisted up to face No Man’s Land. When the soldier’s back was against the wall and looking up, the soldier could see without risking his head or neck.
Officially known as the Model 1918 Rifle Periscope these were ordered in May of 1918 in batches of 50,000 for a total order of 100,000 units. The first order for these mirrors was not fulfilled till the end of July, 1918. Very few of these examples seen combat service in WW1, unlike later in WW2. Which explains why most of the examples still found today show little to no use.
Cover photo courtesy of The 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
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