| This photograph seems to have been taken by a travelling photographer as it appears to have been snapped in a stable. The photograph depicts a United States Cavalry trooper from around the time of the Spanish American War, c. 1898. He is armed with a prominently displayed saber which is secured to his right hand by a regulation black leather sword knot. Barley visible on his right hip is the butt of his service revolver. This side arm would most likely be a .38 caliber Colt revolver but it could also be the earlier and much more famous .45 caliber Colt Single Action Army. Around his waist is a dark blue single banked Mills web cartridge belt. His mount is saddled with a 1885 pattern McClellan Saddle and bears a what appears to be a U.S. Krag Carbine in the saddle scabbard. Unfortunately the photograph lacks the clarity to determine this trooper's regimental affiliation. Cabinet Photograph Unknown Photographer Unknown Location c. 1898 |
