McClellan Civil War Saddle Trees I – Patterns of 1859 and 1864
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McClellan Civil War Saddle Trees I – Patterns of 1859 and 1864

For a collector, military antiquarian, or those that just can’t sleep at 3AM and have questions, the ability to identify the saddle tree pattern used in a 19th century McClellan military saddle depends on a few key knowledge points. Knowing how to tell these differences is occasionally critical in identifying any US military issued McClellan…

Rodney – A Veteran Artillery Horse

Rodney – A Veteran Artillery Horse

Battery “D,” 3rd Field Artillery,Fort Myer, Virginia, March 27, 1916. FROM: C. O. Battery “D,” 3rd Field Artillery.To: The Adjutant General, U. S. Army, Washington, D. C. (Through Military Channels.) SUBJECT: Feeding and Stabling of Horse “Rodney.” This letter with its nineteen subsequent indorsements caused the issuance of orders necessary to insure proper care and…