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Like many I had quite a few relations who served. My great uncles five brothers who all served in different battalions of the Hampshire Regiment, one landed at Helles in Gallipoli from the SS River Clyde, the others all served on the Western Front one remained in service after the war but died whils...

Hi Tom I agree with you that it is one of the circa 1910 experimental saddles, as you know only a handful were produced. It is perhaps not pretty but regardless of condition it is what it is, I have to agree with you again that it sure is a treasure, some things I never expect to see come up for sal...

Thanks George, it has been a pleasure sharing them, I know how much I enjoy seeing other collections so thought it would be nice to show them, but also as a somewhat general educational display of cavalry uniforms from the period, of course not a complete one. Equally I enjoyed seeing them again, mo...

I had heard or read that florescent light was bad but had not realised it was worse than sunlight, obviously very interesting to know, fortunately I do keep all light down to a minimum, the room is mostly unlit, and when it is the light is still quite dim. Any idea with regards to halogen or incande...

Hi Pat Preservation is always a concern with all the items, but some are more of a concern than others, it is a difficult balance to want to display everything but it might do it more harm, I rotate items from my collection, at least that way I get to enjoy them rather than having them always stored...

Pat Holscher wrote: This is an amazing set of uniforms, and while it's all stunning, I just cant' get over the appearance of the hat. Best looking original I think I've ever seen.

Here is a pic of the inside, as you can see it has seen little use. Kurt

Thank you Rick, I hoped you would enjoy seeing it, I have had the pleasure of seeing your fine collection first hand on a couple of occasions, guess this is my way repaying the favour. The bandoleer bayonet scabbard is leather lined as you can imagine there was some concern when first placing a bayo...

Hi Dušan Yes I think all that is needed is an experimental belt to accompany the bandoleer, coat and holster. Dušan and I co-own the experimental holster but this is the first time we have seen it on a uniform with the bandoleer. Scott Meadows in his book on US Holsters states there were twelve prod...

Sorry Jim, my wording, should have read either buttons or laces.
Kurt.

Thanks for all the kind comments, I like to see these uniforms together so I hoped others would the same, I do not have the space to have them all on display all the time, hence it is equally a treat for me. Pat, with regards to the private purchase sweater it came out of an officers foot locker, he...

Lastly for now, a private purchase sweater with 1911 campaign hat, Officers model 1912 garrison belt with leather magazine pocket and holster for M1911 .45 pistol.

Something for me that is iconic with troops serving on the border, the 1911 Sweater, displayed with 1911 campaign hat and Wilson goggles. Also shown Models 1912 pistol holster, bandoleer and .30 cartridge belt.

1910 coat with 13th cavalry insignia, note pointed cuffs and four collar discs with bellow pockets. Also shown is the experimental holster with swivel hanger circa 1910 made at Rock Island Arsenal for the m1909 .45 revolver and model 1909 cavalry cartridge belt, also shown is the experimental bandol...

1904 US Army Sweater and 1902 campaign hat. Also shown Mills cartridge belt and Model 1909 Rock Island Arsenal holster for .45 M1909 revolver.

I have finally had a some spare time to add some more uniforms, unfortunately the light started fading before I could finish. The next is an Officers 1907 coat with stand and fall collar and 13th cavalry insignia, shown with 1902 cap, Springfield produced 1902 Officers sabre, garrison belt and sabre...

Dušan Congratulations! :clap: Your grandchildren are fortunate to have such caring grandparents, I know you were already the proudest grandfather, such a wonderful early Christmas present. Glad I was visiting at the time and able to experience some of the good news. Happy Christmas to everyone. Kurt...

I do not have all my references at hand so some of the following is written from memory, it is in fact quite a complex subject as not a lot has been written on the uniforms of this period, by far the best and most in-depth was written by Gil Sanow and Michael Bruun for a two part article in the Comp...

Thank you for all the positive comments, certainly makes it all worthwhile

Hi Rick Thanks for the kind words, I wanted to share some pics with those who have a similar interest in this period such as yourself. Typically I noticed a few mistakes after I put everything away, such as forgetting the dress cap, anyway that can be for another day. If time allows I shall try and ...

Pattern 1902 Cavalry dress coat, 13th cavalry K troop.