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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.
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.