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TIE DOWN THONG FOR THE M1917 MOUNTED CANTEENS – ORIGINAL
US ARMY STOCK:
As shown in the US Quartermaster Corps Catalog
photographs below, this original US Army issue Leather
Tie Down Thongs was issued with the M1917 Mounted
Canteens, to be passed through the bottom strap
retention loop on the bottom of the canvas canteen cover
and then tied to one of several mounting points on the
McClellan Saddle or related equipment, to prevent the
heavy canteen from thumping against the side of the
horse. These thongs are a seldom encountered accessory
that will add the finishing touch to your saddle
display. As described in the catalog entry, this thong
is ¼” wide and 50” long, and is still supple. This
thong has not been treated and it should be handled as
any antique leather and not be put under any great
strain or tension, but is still very displayable. $12
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