Equipment US
US 1904 Era, Artillery Surcingle
Equipment US
US 1904 Era, Artillery Surcingle
Item #60035 : Original era manufacture. Ok, this is just a best-guess on what this is, presuming it to be of US issue, presuming also that it would be 1904 Artillery (red fabric) surcingle. Overall measurement is 86 inches, woven linen fabric, with leather adjusting strap with a steel, single prong roller buckle. The fabric is 3.25 inches in width, showing a muted tan coloring but with a decided red hue in spots. No damage beyond normal age and wear, the fabric is sound, the leather is fairly pliable, the securing buckle operates, but is rusty. This came in with a large pile of Cavalry gear we purchased a year or so ago.