The Civil War Relicman,
Harry Ridgeway.

Winchester, Virginia USA (changed hands 70 times in the Civil War!).
authentic Civil War relics.

relicman.com.



Ridgeway Reference Archive, Civil War relics.
Horse equipment, saddle & related.

This is the "Ridgeway Reference Archive", a research tool for educational purposes only, and is provided at no cost to the reader.   Some of the relics listed are retained in the author's collection, most reside in other collections and are not owned by the author.  None of the items listed in this section are for sale, please refer to relicman.com sales listings for items offered for sale.  This is a work in progress, I list items as I get to them, there are many patterns that are not listed yet, this list will be regularly updated as I get pictures and descriptions for more items.  I will also correct mistakes, so if you see any please tell me.
All items listed are believed to be original and authentic to the Civil War or as otherwise described.
Any excavated relics have been recovered from private property with owners permission.
Any artillery or ordnance relics have been disarmed and rendered safe.
Any weapons are pre 1898 antique weapons, and are exempt from Federal regulation, no licenses or permits are required.

This information is available for research purposes, pictures may be used by permission only.



Iron stirrup.
Most iron stirrups were made by blacksmith or small shops for private purchase or civilian saddles.  This sturdy saddle has an extensive attachment device, is open and wide at the bottom.
Ref:  Crouch Horse Equipment, pg. 143, item 2.

M0894     Iron stirrup.
Most iron stirrups were made by blacksmith or small shops for private purchase or civilian saddles.  This sturdy saddle has an extensive attachment device, is open and wide at the bottom.  Recovered: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia.
Ref:  Crouch Horse Equipment, pg. 143, item 2.


Confederate saddle identification shield, "C S".
Saddle shield is made of stamped brass.  It was attached to a Confederate manufactured saddle, of which few were produced.  This style features rounded top, bears "C S", the rectangle slot was to accommodate a strap attached to the saddle.  Plate measures 41mm x 44mm approx.
Ref:  Crouch Horse Equipment, pg. 143, item 2.

M0907     Confederate saddle identification shield, "C S".
Saddle shield is made of stamped brass.  It was attached to a Confederate manufactured saddle, of which few were produced.  This style features rounded top, bears "C S", the rectangle slot was to accommodate a strap attached to the saddle.  Plate measures 41mm x 44mm approx. 
Ref:  Crouch Horse Equipment, pg. 143, item 2.