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What a beautiful find! I have a swivel tree saddle that saw action in The Boer War, and it is one of my 'daily drivers'. If you ever want to sell it, I'm a saddle hoarder with my favorites being old cavalry stuff.

Todd wrote:Given the reference to 'Thun', and the apparent original green paint, I'm betting we're looking at a very well-maintained (or refurbished) Swiss pack saddle.

Thank you, Todd!

Candace

I'm not at all familiar with these, although I've seen the frames around from time to time. This is the first one I've seen with the leather padded pad. I was going to merely note that I wouldn't assume that the frame indicates it was for arms and ammunition. Rather I think all Swiss military pack ...

Pat Holscher wrote:Your images aren't uploading.

Thank you for bringing this to my attention. I edited, hopefully this time it will work.
Candace

Hello. I recently acquired this very unusual (to me) packsaddle, and despite Google searching the maker's name, I cannot find info on it. One side has Schwartz Thun and then 40, the other side has Gotfried Wyss Messn Sattler, underneath, 44. Due to the rigid steel frame, I suspect it was built for t...