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MODEL 1911 SPURS
– NICE MATCHED PAIR w/ STRAPS:
As described
in The American Military Spur, by Dorsey on pages
87-91, the Model 1911 Spur was introduced during the
same period as the Model 1912 Cavalry Equipment and were
intended for issue to officers and enlisted men alike.
I have the following
pairs to offer, each pair described below with
accompanying photographs.
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NO. 1
MODEL 1911 SPURS – NICE MATCHED PAIR w/ STRAPS:
This matched
pair of Model 1911 Spurs was manufactured by the August
Buermann Manufacturing Company in Newark, New Jersey,
evidenced by the company’s initials “AB” stamped on each
of these spurs. Produced faithful in every way to the
standard pattern designed, approved, and produced by the
army at the arsenal, this pair of spurs is very well
made and is typical of the work produced by Buermann,
the premier US manufacturer of metal bridle bits, spurs,
and stirrups in the post-1900 period.
This pair shows very
little evidence of use, the metal is overall bright and
smooth, and both buckles are full form and intact. Both
sets of spur straps are full length with no damage,
excessive wear or loss of surface finish, and they still
retain a light russet color. Overall, a very attractive
matched pair. (0423) $100
 
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NO. 2
MODEL 1911 SPURS – MATCHED PAIR:
This matched pair of Model 1911 Spurs was manufactured
by the White-Horse LeCompte Manufacturing Company of New
York, evidenced by the company’s initials “WL” stamped
on each of these spurs. Produced faithful in every way
to the standard pattern designed, approved, and produced
by the army at the arsenal, this pair of spurs is very
well made and is typical of the spurs and bits produced
by LeCompte in the post-1900 period.
This pair shows evidence
of use, and while the metal has tarnished it is overall
smooth. The spurs are full form with no misshaping and
both buckles are full form and intact. Despite the use,
this is still a very solid matched pair. (0422) $60
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