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SPUR CHAINS FOR US ARMY OFFICERS SPURS ca.
1888-1945: Of the style introduced with the
Pattern 1888 US Army Officer’s Spur, these nickel plated
steel spur chains remained a feature that continued to
be incorporated into various patterns of spurs produced
for the officer corps through the end of the horse
cavalry in 1945. Designed to serve as the lower band
that passed under the sole of the boot in front of the
heel, these chains prevented the spur from riding up on
the back of the heel, and as they were more durable,
many officers preferred them over the leather lower
strap.
This set was made in England, as were many of the spurs
carried by the various upper end uniform stores where
officers purchased their uniforms and equipment, and
each chain of the pair is well marked - one end loop is
stamped “ENGLAND” and the other end loop is stamped “THE
MARTIAL” – the maker’s style name and indicating this
set was specifically intended to be used with military
spurs.
The set is in “like new” condition, shows no sign of
ever having been used. This is a very nice set to
complete your Pattern 1888 Spurs, or any of the 20th
Century Officer’s Spurs that were fitted with the studs
for mounting the straps and/or chains. $75
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