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US Army cavalry bits
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| Description | Two United States Army Model 1863 tinned iron bits with curved shanks and size four (4) ports. Both are missing curb chains. One of the bits (.1) has a brass "US" bit boss riveted to each end of the mouth, a broken shank support, and fragments of leather reins attached to the rein rings. The right side bit boss is attached upside down; the left is right side up. |
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| Quantity | 2 items |
| Format | Content Category: artifacts |
| Measurements | 8 3/4 inches length .1 5 1/2 inches width .1 3 1/4 inches height .1 9 inches length .2 5 1/8 inches width .2 3 1/4 inches height .2 |
| Nomenclature | Bit (bridle component) |
| Subjects |
Source: United States Army, Cavalry Used during Civil War Used in United States United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Horses. United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Equipment and supplies. Military. 1861-1865 (Civil & Indian Wars). Equipment & Supplies Animal Equipment |
| Dates | Use: Not earlier than 1863 - Not later than 1865 |
| Credit Line | Minnesota Historical Society Collections, Gift of Minneapolis Veterans Home |
| Holding Type | 3D Objects |
| ID Number | 74.34.16.1-2 |