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    Overview: Horse Equipment in the Civil War

    Just how important was horse equipment in the scheme of battlefield victories? Arguably, just as important as were arms, ammunition or any other article of military necessity. Despite the evolving tactics of mid-19th Century warfare, the cavalry and field artillery’s role nevertheless remained central to an army’s effectiveness. [...]

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That a blanket made of Spanish Moss was one of the most common saddle blankets issued in the Confederacy.

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What’s New On This Site??….


Hey Look!  Just added some new artifact photos and captions under “Imported British & French Saddlery”.
      Also dont miss other unpublished and unique artifact photos in several catagories. See ”Photo Galleries”, then look under these headings…. Imported British & French Saddlery; Federal Horse Equipment; Confederate Saddles & Horse Equipment; “More” Confederate Horse Equipment; 19th Century Civilian and Commerical Saddlery and…, Confederate Weapons!
 
 
 

 

BULLY BUY!!    CS Gov’t “Tax In Kind” Bags  Only $20 (shipped) See page 22 of “Relics & Reproductions”

ALWAYS NEW “STUFF” ….on “Relics & Reproductions” Keep an eye out.  If you havn’t looked lately I put alot of new things up (and even some one of a kind items) in the last thirty days. Take a look.

Last Updated: 6/30/2010…