Original U.S. Indian Wars / Spanish-American War Cavalry Corporal Uniform Set - Includes Boots, Blouse, Trousers, Campaign Hat, Belt/Holster and Canteen With Sling Italian Flags JULY 1 1873

JULY 1 1873

Original Item: This rifle has the following history stamped into the receiver:

so this is for an EM/NCO

Before her conversion to a repair ship

this rifle has a good bore that still shows lands and grooves

Original U.S. Indian Wars / Spanish-American War Cavalry Corporal Uniform Set - Includes Boots, Blouse, Trousers, Campaign Hat, Belt/Holster and Canteen With Sling Italian Flags JULY 1 1873Original Items: Only One Set Available. Between the early 1870s and early 1880s, a considerable lack of uniformity was noted in army clothing, particularly in the field uniform. A closer look at period photographs reveals that even within the same company, there were up to four different patterns and several variations of uniforms simultaneously. This lack of consistency was primarily due to the surplus of uniforms and equipment that the Army