Jun 30, 2016 · Some years ago we discovered a set of spurs and leather gaiters (some may refer to these at leggings) at the family farm. Although we cannot be sure, we believe these to be his spurs and gaiters from WW1 - the gaiters are stamped 1916.

Jul 17, 2010 · Spurs made before WWI were arsenal made and are found most often marked for RIA (rock island). With the coming of WWI, production was expanded to contractors and most spurs are found marked AB and WI for the contractors who …

Spurs are worn in pairs - one for each foot - and are used by equestrians to help control and direct a horse. Spurs have been used for centuries, particularly in the military; spurs made from iron or bronze were worn by the ancient Celts, Romans and Greeks.

The Model of 1911 spurs were used from 1911 to the end of the Horse Cavalry in 1943. These were made during Mexican Border and/or WW1 period. Great find for current US Cavalry troopers that are in the Order of Spur and want to have an original set of spurs. $69.00

What is a Spur Ride or Order of the Spur? A Cavalry Trooper enters the Order of the Spur through a Spur Ride. A Spur Ride is a series of rigorous physical, professional, and technical activities. The completion of a Spur Ride recognizes the Trooper's …

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Jan 17, 2019 · I am curious about the makers mark on these spurs, and if they were a pattern issued in the First World War? Also to which nation? The roundels have been filed down on this pair.

This is a pair of WW1 era U.S. Military / Cavalry spurs. They both are marked U.S. and A.B. (August Buermann) on the insides of their heel bands, as seen in pictures #6 and #7.

Sep 30, 2016 · I have acquired several pairs of WWI British Army spurs, finding them a very affordable tangible link with the soldiers and nature of the Army of those days. They complement my troopers’ swords. I recommend that you brush the leather straps with neats foot oil, available from farm and saddlery shops.

Apr 18, 2008 · I'm about to start looking into my brother-in-law's grandfather. I suspect all the info I will get is a name, a place of birth and the fact he was in the cavalry since my b-i-l has a set of spurs. He survived the war. I'm pretty sketchy on uniforms and …