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MODEL 1903 CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER KNOT – VERY
RARE PRIVATE PURCHASE YELLOW ENAMELED LEATHER -
EXCELLENT “LIKE NEW” CONDITION: This unique
specimen of the Model 1903 Officer’s Sabre Knot varies
from the standard regulation pattern. In addition to
the flat solid wrist strap rather than the braided strap
of the regulation pattern, the entire piece was
decorated with an applied yellow enameled finish, in the
same manner as the enameled leather pieces common to
officer’s equipment during the Civil War. The yellow
color no doubt indicates this piece was produced for
cavalry officers.
This specimen is the only one of its kind I’ve ever
seen, definitely a product of one of the upper end
uniform and equipment stores which catered to the
officer corps. As officers were expected to purchase
their own uniforms and equipment, and they were allowed
a certain level of discretion to exercise their personal
taste according to their financial ability, this yellow
enameled sabre knot is certainly the type of thing which
would have appealed to a cavalry officer.
This knot is in as close to “like new” unused condition
as can be reasonably expected, showing only the most
minor scuffing to the enameled finish on the sides of
the knot. The wrist strap is fully intact, showing no
flexing or crazing, and the knot is full form with no
misshaping or wear. Both slides are still present on
the wrist strap and are in equally fine condition.
This very rare example of a Model 1903 Cavalry Officer’s
Sabre Knot would be impossible to upgrade, and it will
be a special accessory to display with a 20TH
Century Cavalry Officer’s Sabre. (0119) $350
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