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Tracey,
Thanks for sharing.
I love the line
"...In a land where things all are made with stings,..."
- clearly very different from Iowa and a long way from home.
Dusan

Pat,
Or this:
http://www.replications.com/17LD/
Dusan

Pat,
Try this:
http://www.deathorglory.com/1721motto.htm
Dusan

Paul and Pat, Concerning campaign hats and their use in dating photographs I thought you might be interested in this little gem that I found in one of the few accounts of his part in the Span Am War written by a Regular EM. The book, published 1901 by William H. Oliver Jr.,Troop A 5th. U.S. Cavalry ...

Pat,
Thanks for the blowup - they look even more unconcerned and uninvolved when enlarged.
Paul, they are definitely congressmen - discussing whether the recent expenditure on those new fangled bits and bridles was justified. As they look happy perhaps cuts are contemplated?
Dušan

Paul, As the "discussing pair" seem to be part of Troop L (I think that's what the guidon letter is)it would seem likely that the photo was taken in Cuba. Those with better eyes are invited to correct this deduction. I would also guess that the sabres are the "Light Cavalry" (aka...

Jim, Thanks for the information. My only source (Distribution Of Troops of the Line...AGO, July 1, 1909) on the period shows the entire regiment in the Philippines until April 1904, then "...Kansas and Iowa, 1904 to 1906. Cuba, Headquarters and E,F,G,H,I,K, and L, October 11,1906 to February 28...

Jim,
Thanks indeed - is there any information to go with the picture?
Dusan

Gordon, 1917's in scabbards really would be like a log of wood between the riders leg and the horse! What chance leg aids with that? I am interested to know if the scabbards in the picture are the M1904 or something else? Also, what do you think of the "night sticks" (??) in Pat's picture?...

Pat, This is an odd photo concerning arms and accoutrements. I cannot ascertain what longarm they have in the sacabbards, but they look very narrow in the stock and seem have crescent buttplates. A guess only would be Winchester rifles, but it is just a guess. I am also intrigued by the butt to rear...

Gentlemen, I think you are on to something here. It has long been a personal belief that the 1911 became such a reliable and virtually foolproof workhorse precisely because of cavalry reluctance to adopt it. I am looking for hard information to support this and will be grateful for any steer towards...

The above carbine is extremely rare, which in my view is a great pity as I am sure it would have been a useful mounted weapon and would have saved a lot of saddle packing headaches and sore backs allegedly caused by the rifle. For those with deep pockets, there was one offered for sale until recentl...

Joe,
So is you in a camel suit!
Dusan

Hi again,
apologies to Commanding GENERALS everywhere.

Dusan

PC, Pat, Re the sabre: "WAR DEPARTMENT The Adjutant General's Office Washington AG 474.71 (2-15-34) Misc M-D April 18, 1934 Subject : Saber. To: Commanding Geberal's of all Corps Areas and Departments; Chief of War Department Arms and Services; Chief, National Guard Bureau and Assistant Chiefs ...

Hi PC, You are right, the sabre was not officially discontinued until I believe 1934. Doubtless someone will supply the correct date if I am wrong. I haven't seen the movie in maybe 30 years but I think I recall that it was based on the Punitive Expedition? If so, I think the Pistol Charge Mounted w...

Pat,
I should have added that the books listed cover the Philippine experience including the Insurrection and after.
Dusan

Hi Pat, To add to Kurt's list on the Philippines: Period reminiscences "Bullets and Bolo's" John R. White "Memories of Two Wars" Frederick Funston Both great reads if somewhat "dated" by modern historical standards. "Soldiers in the Sun", William T. Sexton - p...

Todd, Gentlemen, The mention of round holes in the seat of pommel holsters has resurrected a question in my mind regarding a pair of holsters I have which appear to be made to carry the M1855 pistol carbine and a Colt Dragoon size revolver. The holsters have, in the centre of the connecting strap (t...