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by Trooper
Fri Oct 23, 2015 5:58 am
Forum: Reviews & Commentary
Topic: A Fantastic New Book on the Swords and Sabers of the US Army
Replies: 27
Views: 18568

Re: A Fantastic New Book on the Swords and Sabers of the US

Thank you for your kindness. If the work has merits they would be fewer without Joe's invaluable help and input. By ruthless editing and masterly page setting he has made my manuscript and photographs into the handsome book I think you will appreciate if using the work. I hope it will be of use and ...
by Trooper
Tue Oct 06, 2015 6:20 pm
Forum: Public Forum - General Topics
Topic: Caption the Photo. . . .
Replies: 79
Views: 50041

Re: Caption the Photo. . . .

"Photos of his kids in his wallet - isn't that just a great idea?"
by Trooper
Fri Oct 02, 2015 9:57 am
Forum: Archive
Topic: Buffalo Soldiers Memorial
Replies: 54
Views: 17955

Re: Buffalo Soldiers Memorial

Excellent figure - no problems with belt equipment on this one! :thumbup:
by Trooper
Sun Sep 27, 2015 9:02 am
Forum: Public Forum - General Topics
Topic: Great War Memorials
Replies: 96
Views: 46740

Re: Great War Memorials

The memorial should honour their service.
Their identities are important, their personal characteristics are not - and if necessary can be found by research by interested parties.
They all gave all for their country.
by Trooper
Fri Feb 13, 2015 12:14 pm
Forum: Archive
Topic: B-M pack.
Replies: 5
Views: 2458

B-M pack.

by Trooper
Mon Dec 29, 2014 9:29 am
Forum: Archive
Topic: Hello and introduction.
Replies: 4
Views: 2154

Re: Hello and introduction.

Hi Jim and welcome.
Lots of good information already here, but there's always room for more contributions!
by Trooper
Fri Dec 19, 2014 5:53 pm
Forum: Archive
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 5
Views: 2734

Re: Merry Christmas

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone.
by Trooper
Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:17 am
Forum: Archive
Topic: 1912 U.S. Service saddle Punitive Expedition
Replies: 9
Views: 7777

Re: 1912 U.S. Service saddle Punitive Expedition

Hi Cesar,
Yes I did mean with a slicked edging just to finish as the full size originals, but if the leather won't take it so be it.
It was a very minor addition to truly excellent work.
:clap:
by Trooper
Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:46 am
Forum: Archive
Topic: 1912 U.S. Service saddle Punitive Expedition
Replies: 9
Views: 7777

Re: 1912 U.S. Service saddle Punitive Expedition

Really excellent work, the detail is splendid.
Only a small suggestion: perhaps all edges could be slicked as in the original?
Otherwise exceptionally fine work, very well done.
by Trooper
Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:42 am
Forum: Archive
Topic: US Cav Photo - 1912 Experimental Equipment
Replies: 16
Views: 10048

Re: US Cav Photo - 1912 Experimental Equipment

Superb photo, showing some nice details. Thanks for sharing!
+1
Thank you.
by Trooper
Mon Apr 14, 2014 5:29 pm
Forum: Archive
Topic: U.S. Carbine Boot (again)
Replies: 2
Views: 1671

Re: U.S. Carbine Boot (again)

Hi Richard, Your carbine boot is a fairly frequently seen modification of the 1885 boot with the lower strap moved higher for attachment to the rear quarter strap rather than the girth ring. The reason it is only 11" long and shows no other signs of modification is that the lower 1/2", whe...
by Trooper
Mon Mar 24, 2014 1:04 pm
Forum: Archive
Topic: Draw Sabers, Charge!
Replies: 2
Views: 1372

Re: Draw Sabers, Charge!

Philip St. George Cooke, who knew a thing or two about pre CW Indian fighting, had this to say about sabre charges in a letter to the Adj. General March 20th 1857: "I favor much sharp sabres, and would desire a scabbard that would not dull them. These opinions are founded on an experience of wi...
by Trooper
Sun Jan 26, 2014 2:44 pm
Forum: Archive
Topic: The sharpening of sabres
Replies: 19
Views: 8957

Re: The sharpening of sabres

I included the following discussion from “Volunteer Cavalry. The Lesson of a Decade” by former Brevet Captain Frederick Whittaker, Army & Navy Journal 1871 reprinted in “Journal of the United States Cavalry Association” Vol. XX Nos.76, & 77 1910, in my book "Arming & Equipping the U...
by Trooper
Sat Jan 04, 2014 5:22 pm
Forum: Archive
Topic: News Item: Incoming New York Mayor vows to end hansom cabs
Replies: 9
Views: 3044

Re: News Item: Incoming New York Mayor vows to end hansom c

Bill,
He certainly should - if only for enjoyment!
I hadn't heard of that one and thank you for bringing it to my attention.
by Trooper
Sat Jan 04, 2014 10:14 am
Forum: Archive
Topic: News Item: Incoming New York Mayor vows to end hansom cabs
Replies: 9
Views: 3044

Re: News Item: Incoming New York Mayor vows to end hansom c

The horse drawn conveyances referred to here don't seem to be Hansom cabs as we might know them from Victorian costume dramas:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hansom_cab.
In these cabs the driver sits behind the passengers.

The NY conveyances appear to be rather more like a carriage of some description?
by Trooper
Tue Dec 31, 2013 7:03 pm
Forum: Archive
Topic: Frontier Army Gatling use
Replies: 15
Views: 4543

Re: Frontier Army Gatling use

Mention of GA Custer recalls that he refused the offer to take a Gatling (s?) on the final approach to LBH. The gun(s?) had been slow and often left behind the Montana column (despite heroic efforts to keep up) on the outward march and GAC didn't want to be slowed when he was finally allowed off the...
by Trooper
Tue Dec 31, 2013 6:51 pm
Forum: Archive
Topic: 5th US cavalryman picture {1870's-1900?} link
Replies: 1
Views: 1355

Re: 5th US cavalryman picture {1870's-1900?} link

Nice image, thanks for posting.
He is equipped with the 1874 sabre belt.
Can't remember offhand when breast pockets were added to uniform jackets - anyone?

Happy New Year.
by Trooper
Mon Dec 09, 2013 2:45 pm
Forum: Archive
Topic: US Cavalry in Texas 1865-1870
Replies: 2
Views: 1438

Re: US Cavalry in Texas 1865-1870

Thanks noman :thumbup: