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MODEL 1912 CAVALRY GRAIN BAG – SCARCE PIECE OF
HORSE EQUIPMENT IN UNISSUED CONDITION: Another
of the small pieces of equipment which were essential to
support the cavalryman and his mount in the field, these
Model 1912 Grain Bags are one of the relatively scarce
pieces of the Model 1912 Trial Horse Equipments.
An idea which was introduced forty years before with the
Model 1872 Horse Equipment, the grain bag provided the
means for the soldier to carry 10 pounds of feed for his
horse into the field, independent of a supply train or
the stables at the post. The bag is fitted with one
cord tie to secure the open end and a second cord tie
which is used to keep the feed grain divided into two
equal amounts in order to balance the load. The 1872
Grain Bag was intended to be carried on the saddle
cantle, but the 1912 Grain Bag was to be carried on the
pommel.
As the horse cavalry passed into history and the saddles
and related equipment were disposed of through surplus
sales, these Model 1912 Grain Bags were the sort of
things which were easily repurposed and consumed by
soldiers and civilians alike, leaving very few to
survive in collections today.
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NO. 1
MODEL 1912 CAVALRY GRAIN BAG:
Fashioned as a cylinder with one end stitched closed,
this Model 1912 Grain Bag measures 28” long and 7 ˝”
wide, and as described in the 1912 Cavalry Equipments
Manual, is made of “unbleached drilling”. In full form
with all seams intact, showing no wear and only minor
soiling from storage, this bag is complete with both
ties. This is an excellent specimen to add to your
Model 1912 Saddle and one which would never need to be
upgraded. (0181) $150
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NO. 2
MODEL 1912 CAVALRY GRAIN BAG:
Fashioned as a cylinder with one end stitched closed,
this Model 1912 Grain Bag measures 27” long and 6 ˝”
wide, and as described in the 1912 Cavalry Equipments
Manual, is made of “unbleached drilling”. In full form
with all seams intact, this bag is complete with both
ties. This specimen was issued, as evidenced by
the unit inventory stamps - issued in D Troop of the
116TH Cavalry Regiment of the Idaho National
Guard. In spite of having been issued, this bag
presents in excellent condition,
showing no wear and only minor soiling from storage,
This is an excellent unit identified specimen to add to
your Model 1912 Saddle and one which would never need to
be upgraded. (0402) $175
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