- Spanish-American War (SAW) U.S. Army 26th Vol. Calvary cabinet ID photo. Circa 1898.
- SAW soldier photo for MOTHERS PIN.
- US Army , Calvary, tunic shoulder boards - pair
- 26th Calvary Regiment insignia
- BUTTON OF THE CALVARY , SPANISH, ALFONSO XIII or earlier, silver. Made in Spain
- Kraig .30-40 Cartridge. Self contained cartridge includes many of the same components used by soldiers in the Civil War.Used in Model 1896 Kraig-Jorgensen carbine ( used by US Calvary of the regular Army and the majority of volunteer Calvary units during the SAW).
-.43 Spanish cartridge. One of the most popular rolling-block calibers. Hard hitting round and effective at close to moderate range.Weight 370-385 grams.
-11mm ‘poison’ Reformado jacketed bullet. In 1869 the Spanish purchased 75,000 rifles and 10,000 carbines from Remington.
In 1898 a quantity of Reformado ammunition was found packed in crates at the battle of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- Service Stripe, sleeve : 4 years in Calvary
- Aiguillete- US Army shoulder cord -citation. Lt. Blue with brass tip.
- SAW buttons. ‘Spread Eagle’ design worn from 1832 until Eagle redesigned around 1902 by Tiffany Roebuck , New York using the new Seal of the US on Army buttons in the 20th century.3 piece design.6 on card, secured in back by string.
- 2 brass clips attached to front of holster/ ammunition belt worn around waist.
- one leather belt loop.
- Regimental metal branch insignia, # 1 & 6.
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