Model 1859 Cavalry Horse Curb Bit with "US" Bosses

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Item: Model 1859 Cavalry Horse Curb Bit with "US" Bosses
Construction: Iron and brass.
Approximate size: Stamped "3". Height of arch: 1.5 inch; overall measurement: 6-5/8 x 9-1/4 inches. 
Condition: Excellent, non-excavated, complete with curb bit chain and bosses. Minor bends from use. Both bosses have a dull brass patina. The number "3", notating size, is stamped into the interior iron just opposite one of the bosses. There are no cracks, breaks, or repairs.
Reference: Similar examples can be found in the following Civil War relic reference books:

  • "The American Military Saddle, 1776-1945" by R. Stephen Dorsey & Kenneth L. McPheeters, pages 377-380.
  • "Civil War Artifacts" by Howard Crouch, page 126, item 1.
  • "Excavated Artifacts from Battlefields and Campsites of The Civil War" by Stanley S. Phillip, page 77, item 2.
  • "Excavated Artifacts from Battlefields and Campsites of The Civil War Supplement One" by Stanley S. Phillips, page 69, item 5.

Comments: This bridle bit with both bosses will be an excellent example to add to any Civil War cavalry, horse tack, or general relic collection.

Product Code:
PC7604

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