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MODEL 1847
GRIMSLEY DRAGOON SADDLE HORSESHOE POUCH:
In exceptional condition for such an early piece of
horse equipment, and a very rare accessory required to
complete the outfitting of a M1847 Grimsley Dragoon
Saddle, this Model 1847 Horseshoe Pouch is of the same
pattern as the pouch shown in Figures 27-28, on page 27
of The American Military Saddle, 1776-1945, and
is from the authors’ research collection. Complete with
both original buckles, the upper buckle an iron square
roller buckle for the suspension strap and a brass
horseshoe shaped buckle with an iron tongue on the face
of pouch to secure the flap, the pouch also retains both
full length leather billets, the rear buckle chape and
the keeper loop on the front of the flap. There is no
sign of excessive wear, the leather surface is smooth
and free of crazing, and all seams are intact. There is
some minor worm tracks on the face of the body of the
pouch, but this is not visible when the flap is in
place. As with all of the early Dragoon equipments,
this pouch is one of the more difficult items to find
offered on the open market and this is a rare
opportunity to complete your Dragoon Saddle. $1000
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