Indian Wars - Equipment Accoutrements
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1870 – 1880 Cavalry Officer Pillbox Hat
Through the 1870’s and well into the 1880’s some officers adopted the British style pillbox hat, though a non regulation hat, both the Army and Cavalry adopted the hat. It was not as ridged as the British pattern and modelled with a gold chin strap over the top and two US Eagle buttons on either
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1870 – 1880 Infantry Officer Pillbox Hat
Through the 1870’s and well into the 1880’s some officers adopted the British style pillbox hat, though a non regulation hat, both the Army and Cavalry adopted the hat. It was not as ridged as the British pattern and modelled with a gold chin strap over the top and two US Eagle buttons on either
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7th US Cavalry Mills Cartridge Belt 45/70
Frontier westerners were quick to adopt the various designs and calibers of the Military Mills Belt as in the 1880’s. Mills belts had started to be commercially manufactured for the civilian market in a variety of different styles, by 1885 they were being sold by the military surplus supplier Benemann’s of New York. Sizes –
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Hagner NO 2 Cavalry Cartridge Box
In 1873 the cavalry board agreed the use of the Hagner 45 cal Cartridge Box intended for the 45/70 cal. The Hagner was smaller than the Hagner No1 as it differed in cartridge layout and was thought to of only be issued as a cavalry model although this was not proven. The Hagners were issued
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M 1874 Dyer Cartridge Pouch
The Dyer pouch was to hold 40, 45/70 cal rounds and was used for field use, unlike is counter part the 1874 McKeever which was largely used for garrison duties. The Dyer was eventually replaced in the 1880’s with the Mills Cartridge Belt. The Dyer pouch is wool lined and has two lops on the
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M1872 Hoffman Swivel Holster
Not available at present The regulation M1872 Hoffman Holster was a modified colt holster from surplus from the civil war, thought to give the mounted man more manoeuvrability. The holster was converted at the Waterviliet Arsenal NY, to take most single action cartridge revolvers with attached sleeve for the wiping rod for the M1860
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M1874 Black Haversack Clothing Bag Type 2
Though this pattern was based on the 1874 model, a further modification was made by the fall of 1877 by Colonel Hagner as a cost cutting idea, that parts of the haversack could be replaced with cotton webbing instead of leather and replacing the inside ammo pouch button from a brass eagle to a tin
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M1874 Indian War Cup
In 1874 the Army Board finally standardized the cup fo he cavalry and army with a stamped US on the handle, though this was originally made in tin we have copied it into brushed stainless steel for the reenactor. Holds Approx 1 Pint
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M1874 Natural Haversack Clothing Bag Type 2
The type 2 was to begin production as early as 1875 under direction of the Watervliet Arsenal to use a natural coloured duck canvas. In 1877 some modifications were made by Colonel Hagner as a cost cutting exercise that parts of the haversack could be replaced by cotton webbing instead of leather and replacing the
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M1876 Officers Hat Cross Rifles
The Army Board gave orders that all Officers would adopt gold wire embroidered cross rifles before June 1 1876 Size 7 cm x 4 cm approx
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M1876 Officers Hat Cross Sabres
The Army Board gave orders that all Cavalry officers would adopt gold wire cross sabres. Photographs show some Officers would sew these onto their lapels on their shirts but this was non-regulation Measures 8 x 5 cm approx
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M1876 Pattern Shoes
in 1876 both shoes and boots were to change, boots were made rough side out with brass screw soles and shoes were made of smooth side out with brass screw soles, though this soon became unpopular and complaints from the field due the screw working through the sole into the foot of the soldier. The
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M1881 Half Flap Holster for the Anson Mills Belt
Rock Island Arsenal large loop holster for the US Army single Action Colt 45, these are all regulation Left Handed Belt, Cartridges and Colt not included.
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Non-Regulation Indian War Holster
Our Indian War holster is modelled on the M1875 holster copied from a private collection in Arizona. This must have been a private purchase at the time or had been made by a garrison farrier for an officer. The colt sits high in the holster making it easier to draw than the regulation deep holster.
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U.S M1865 .52 Cal Sharps Cavalry Carbine Box
In January 1865 a new model of cavalry cartridge box was commissioned by the US Ordnance Dept, though it was probably in use as early as 1864, the new box was to be made much slimmer with metal tin insert that would hold 20 cartridges in the top of the tin and 20 rounds in
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1880’s Military Holster
In 1875 the US Government adopted the New Schofield Revolver alongside the 1873 Colt Army revolver, as the grip profile of the Schofield differed from the colt, a new holster was adopted to take them both. This black leather holster has a sewn in bottom and a US Stamp. With the barrel end stitched unlike
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Brass Hat Insignia 6th Cavalry
Brass Hat or Kepi insignia made out of brass. Size 2 1/2 by 1 1/4 inches To attach to the hats are 2 pins to go through the hat and fold back on the interior.
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Brass Hat Insignia 7th Cavalry
Brass Hat or Kepi insignia, Size, 2 1/2 by 1 1/4 inches To attach to the hats are 2 pins to go through the hat and fold back on the interior.
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c1888 Anson Mills Tan Cartridge Belt 4th Pattern
In 1887 the first canvas woven cartridge belt for the cartridges had sewn canvas bullet loops and a frame brass buckle and had come out of the Watervliet Arsenal NY in 1876. Being the first cartridge belt approved by the US Military board to be issued to the Cavalry and Army and was more commonly
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M1864 U.S Cal Rifle Cartridge Box with tins and sling
Though basically the same as all the .58 Cal boxes this pattern was to see the U.S Cartridge Box plate eliminated from the front flap along with the embossed breast plate from the sling, this was a largely a Government cost cutting exercise eventual saving the U.S Government thousands of dollars, the box was still
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Cavalry Cartridge Belt c1870 – 1875
This is a copy from a 1851 Sword or waist belt with 35 hand sewn cartridge loops for the 45-70 rounds it was wide spread in small garrisons on the frontier, though none regulation it was not uncommon for post saddlers to modify equipment in the field for men. The belt was probably the for-runner for
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Indian Wars Brass Buckle
1874 Indian Wars 2 piece solid brass buckle slightly tarnished
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Jeb Stuart Sword Belt Hanger
Patented by J.E.B. Stuart in 1859. Soon sold the rights to the US Goverment which became a standard cavalry issue throughout the Civil and Indian Wars. The sword hanger was in use up until 1900 and made it easy for the trooper to disconnect the sword from the belt when it was not required. Clips
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M1874 Campaign Officer Sabre Belt
The new model 1874 was a great improvement for Officers in the field though it was very much the same as the enlisted belt but with the rectangular buckle with a raised bright silver wreath laurel encircling the Arms of the United States The belt was to have two detachable sabre slings that were designed
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M1874 Enlisted & NCO Sabre Belt
The new modern 1874 was a great improvement on the M1872 but still retained the 1872 pattern brass buckle bearing the letters U.S. The belt had two brass slides with loops on the bottom of the detachable sabre slings, this had come about as there had been questions with aboard on whether the sabre had
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M1874 McKeever Indian Wars Cartridge Box
Black Leather McKeeverCartridge Box holds 20 rounds, 45-70 cal These were issued mainly for garrison duties and were never issued in the field.
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M1874 Pistol Cartridge Box Conversion
In 1874 a new pistol cartridge box Dyer Pouch was put before the Equipment Board but never saw production in great numbers. The standard percussion cap pouch was to become the new cartridge box by modifying the inside to take the 44-45cal metallic cartridges and the flap was embossed with the U S block letters
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M1874 US Indian Wars Black Leather Belt
Black High Quality Leather Belt with a solid brass 2 piece buckle. Belt is fully adjustable and will go up to 50 inches.
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M1878 Canteen
The M1878 Canteen replaced the old civil war pattern though in reality it was a modified pattern with a new cover and a U.S. stencilled on the side. The strap was made of leather with adjustable hooks and two snap hooks to fasten it to the canteen. This was to set the new president with
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Officer Rank Cuff Insignia c1867 – 1st Lieutenant – Cavalry
A brief background of the rank circlet This style rank insignia first appeared around 1863 in the Civil War, though never regulation the insignia circlet never went above the rank of Captain. It was made of pressed brass and had an enamelled background with one or two bars in the centre and was worn on the
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Officer Rank Cuff Insignia c1867 – Captain – Cavalry
A brief background of the rank circlet This style rank insignia first appeared around 1863 in the Civil War, though never regulation the insignia circlet never went above the rank of Captain. It was made of pressed brass and had an enamelled background with one or two bars in the centre and was worn on the
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Officer/Western Spurs
Almost an exact replica of those illustrated in the 1864 catalogue of Schuyler and Hartley and Graham Military Catalogue. Brass Spurs and Leather Straps
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Remington Holster
This Regulation Left Handed Holster will take the New Model Army Remington (1863 to 1875), as well as Navy and Army Colts, Models 1850 and 1851. Muzzle end sew round, (unlike the cheaper versions on sale),made of leather, with a loop on the rear to attach to your belt.
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US Cavalry Officers Cross Sabres Hat Insignia
M1861 Cross Sabres, made from brass with false embroidered gilt. Small and Large available for Kepi or Slouch hat. Also used in Indian Wars as were in service up until 1872
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US Regulation Left Handed Leather Colt Holster
A good quality leather holster for the 1851 Navy Colt, 1860 Army Colt & Remington New Model, with muzzle end sewn round. Regulation worn on the right side, butt forward for left hand draw. Also US Regulation for Indian War
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USS Cross Arrows
Silver 1890 US Indian Scout Hat Insignia, Issued for Spanish/American Wars
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USS Cross Swords
USS in Silver and below Cross Swords 1872 US Indian Scout Hat Insignia
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