A164
Group includes the blouse, trousers, cap and cartridge belt of a typical guardsman from the late 1890s. State contract
Model 1887 dark blue wool five button blouse has white piping around the edge of the collar, brass NY state staff
buttons and black cotton lining. The sky blue wool trousers have a white side seam stripe, rear half belt and riveted
japanned metal buttons. Lining marked with a partially legible "S.N.Y." inspector's stamp. The dark blue wool Model
1895
forage cap has a bound black leather visor and chinstrap with brass NY side buttons, brass infantry "13 / F"
crossed rifles screwback insignia on the obverse. Lined in black cotton with a "RIDABOCK & COMPANY" logo and
leather sweatband, size marked "6 5/8." The group is complete with a dark blue woven web Model 1887 cartridge belt
with a single row of loops for .45-70 ammunition, retains 14 empty brass primerless casings, and has a stamped brass
"
NY" embossed "H" plate, Mills address stamped on the reverse. All garments have moderate age and service wear, a
few period repairs and some worn areas on the trouser pocket and cuff edges and several loops on the belt. Good basic
uniform of a volunteer rushing to fight in the "Splendid Little War." Would be greatly improved with a little careful
cleaning and pressing. II-
$695
Spanish American War New York Infantry National Guard Uniform
A165
Model 1889 double thick brown canvas barracks shoes with brown leather toe caps, lace facing and tongue. The lace
holes have brown painted metal grommets and the shoes retain their original brown tape laces. The smooth leather
soles and heels are size marked "6." The right shoe is also marked "PHIL'A DEPOT / Q. M. D." Although a pair, the
leather on the right shoe is a shade darker than on the left. These appear never to have been issued and show only
storage wear. Very rare early military footwear. II+
$675
Spanish American War Canvas and Leather Barracks Shoes
A166
Matching pair of brown canvas leggings with leather foot straps and iron buckles. The Pettibone contract differs from
the standard leggings in that it closes on the side with a row of brass hooks fixed to a leather backing that catch a cord
laced through brass grommets in a way the the lacing is not visible on the exterior. Interior maker and size marked "2
/
PAT. APLD. FOR / PETTIBONE CIN. O" and stenciled with a number "5" in white paint. Lacks the lace cord,
service worn. An unusual contract variation. II-
$135
Spanish American War Pettibone Contract Leggings
A167
Model 1894 pack system is comprised of a stout khaki canvas covered expanding metal frame, with riveted leather
bindings and straps including a system of two hickory poles which were in theory to shift the load from the soldier's
shoulders to his hips. Marked with unit designation "E / 14" and the soldier's individual number "46." Complete with
all leather strap, buckles and hickory poles intact. They were issued to many of the volunteer forces during
mobilization for the Spanish-American War, but few if any saw service overseas. Merriam packs as recorded in the
oft-quoted "Little War of Private Post" seems to be fairly representative: "...the Merriam pack had two hickory sticks
at each side fastened to the two upper corners of the pack. The other end fitted into the end pockets of a half-belt,
which rested below one's kidneys. The Army believed that this took the load off a soldier's shoulders. We carried the
Merriam packs on our kidneys, and the leverage of the sticks pulled our shoulders back so that we were perpetually
being pulled back downhill with the swing of leverage in each stride. At Tampa, by official order, we abandoned the
packs and went back to the old horse-collar blanket roll of the Civil War, invented by the men who had to wear
them.." As the story implies, most of these knapsacks were abandoned by their owners or left to rot in army
warehouses, or on Bannerman's Island. This example is the only complete and in the best shape of any Merriam pack
we have encountered. Rare in this condition. II
$185
Spanish American War Complete Merriam Knapsack
A168
Natural white canvas double bag knapsack similar in design to the pack used in the Civil War. Has russet leather straps
and a carry handle with no provision for shoulder slings as it was intended to be hauled on the caisson or battery
wagon. Obverse marked in black "1 / C / U.S. / 1." Interior stamped "ROCK ISLAND / ARSENAL" with inspector's
proofs. These packs date at least back to 1902 and reference is made to a similar knapsack before 1898. Complete
with normal service wear, a little verdigris on a few of the brass buckles. II
$145
Spanish American War Era Light Artillery Knapsack
A169
Regulation cup used during the Indian and Spanish American Wars, retains 80% bright tin finish. Has a "US" surcharge
stamped on the handle. It would be hard to find an example in better condition. II+
$160
Spanish American War Model 1874 Tinned Iron Issue Cup
A170
Tinned iron oblate spheroid canteen with pewter spout, cork stopper with chain and triangular sling loops. Has a tan
canvas cover with black "U.S." stenciled on the obverse and a unit designation "F / 14 / 105" on the reverse.
Complete with the correct narrow dark brown leather sling with brass fittings. The cover has water staining on the
reverse and the sling has a modern repair behind a break on one end. II
$165
Spanish American War Model 1878 Canteen and Sling
A171
Tan canvas haversack with edge binding on the flap. Stenciled "U.S." in black on the obverse, the flap closes with a
canvas tab and brass buckle, two brass rings on the reverse connect the sling. The interior retains the canvas button-in
ration bag, leather covers for the fork and knife, and three white cotton drill draw string bags for coffee, sugar, rice,
etc. A regulation iron handled mess knife with "U.S." and maker's marks, with overall oxidation on the surface, is also
included. The group is complete with an issue dark brown leather sling with brass fittings. Both the haversack and
sling are "ROCK ISLAND / ARSENAL" marked. A well preserved accoutrement with some nice extras. II
$185
Spanish American War Model 1878 Haversack with Sling and Accessories
A172
Single row .45-70 caliber loop cartridge belt of tan woven web with three dark blue horizontal lines has brass C-closure
and flat brass keepers, brass end pieces with captive wire loops. Unmarked. Shows normal light wear and stains from
service but remains in very good condition with good color. II
$165
Spanish-American War Hurlburt Bros. Contract Web Cartridge Belt
A173
Tan woven web bandolier with three dark blue horizontal lines with a single row of 100 .30-40 Krag loops. The ends
are crudely stitched together to form a continuous ring. End cartridge loop contains a brass wire coil, presumably to
keep the cartridge from falling out. There is and illegible marking on the reverse near where the ends join. Shows
normal service wear and stains. Believed to be a regulation accoutrement, but may have been a field expedient. II
$180
Spanish-American War Hurlburt Contract Web Krag Bandolier
