Miscellaneous - Saddles, Spurs, Militaria, Western, Indian

Militia sword believed circa 1850s-1890s. These were carried by Militia sergeants and also by various fraternal organizations. Fluted bone grip, brass furniture. Oval style blade in cross-section, ~28-1/4" in length, unfullered; blade is nickel plated. Overall length out of scabbard is ~34-1/2". Unknown maker.
Hilt is tight; some of the scabbard body and red leather is missing, perhaps about eight inches from where the drag end would be; otherwise condition is about fair to good overall.

Militia or cadet sword believed circa mid-1800s. Wood grip wrapped in leather, bound with decorative brass wire, nickel-brass composition furniture. Hilt cross-guard displays a mustachioed soldier in a plumed helmet flanked by crossed gladius-style short artillery swords, each sword displaying a star in center of their cross-guards. believe this may be a Texas Military Academy sword, I just do not know which. Wide ~1-1/8" combat-worthy blade, ~26-1/2" in length, unfullered, raised medial rib, diamond-shaped in cross-section. Overall length is ~32-1/2". Unknown maker.
Hilt is fairly tight but missing some of the leather wrap; blade tip has been reshaped and sharpened, otherwise good condition.

Original Deck Log of the USS Cuyama - AO/AO-3 USS Cuyama, Fleet Oiler, January 1, 1918 to December 31, 1918. Click on image to the left for more details.
Good condition but is worn from use.

Original box-spurs for attachment to Wellington and ankle boots equipped with spur box; ~3" wide, ~4-3/4" long. Manufacturer unknown but logo is a spur flanked by C and H. Believed manufactured before 1890. Nickel alloy. Round rowels with star pattern; swan-neck style shank with decorative faux slot screw heads where strap studs would normally be positioned.
A London spur maker invented the true box spur in the early nineteenth century. The metal prong between the arms of the spur, slots into a spring-loaded "box" in the heel of the boot. This design meant that the hole in the boot could not clog with dirt, and that the spurs did not require additional straps and buckles.
"Box spurs date back to the wearing of overalls by the army. Not all military spurs were box spurs, sometimes hunting or jack spurs were worn (particularly by the Life Guards & Horse Guards). As breeches and boots were introduced to the cavalry uniform, the box spur became part of mess dress." (Ref : "History of the Spur", Charles de Lacy)

Original cavalry style spurs, ~3" wide, ~4-5/8" long marked, "NEVER RUST" and "ENGLAND", this makes them post-1900. With buckles; rowels are intact.