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Experimental 1914 U.S. Cavalry Buermann Spurs new old stock
$ 335.95 + 6.00 S.H.&I
Remarkable pair of original, unused U.S. Cavalry Spurs marked U.S. over A.B. The AB refers to the maker August Buermann
and were manufactured in 1914. They are completely unused and are new old stock. They came with an original letter
describing how they came to be found and acquired from the defunct Army Supply depot.
This may be your only chance to ever own such a pair of spurs in pristine condition with accompanying provenance.
Following is an excerpt from the letter regarding the origin of the spurs: "These spurs were purchased by my father-in-law who
was in the farm equipment business. They were purchased by him in 1942 from the Jeffersonville Indiana Arny Depot. They were
being sold at that time in order to clean out the warehouses for materials for World War II. As I understand it, most of the cavalry
had been done away with at that time, and these basically became surplus as far as the army was concerned / ...These were crated
in very heavy wooden crates and stenciled on the crates were various code numbers and a shipping date of 1916. SO I know that
these are at least 59 years old and when they were manufactured, I'm just not sure. Certainly before 1916. [of course we know
exactly when they were made, please see the paragraph below from Buermann's grand-daughter] ....These are without straps
as the leather deteriorated and was pretty moldy...what you are receiving are brand new ones, wrapped in the original issue
wrapping just as they came from the crates" This letter was written by Donald A. Kloss Real Estate Broker Columbus OH ca 1975
and in fact according to Social Security Death Index records, Mr. Kloss passed away in 1976.
Here is some information on the Manufacturer gleaned from the web in a letter written by August Buermann's grand-daughter:
August Buermann was born in Sattenhausen, Germany Aug. 04, 1842. He apprenticed as a locksmith in Germany and he
arrived in New York Aug. 1864. A few weeks later he went into the Army as a substitute for someone who came into the
locksmithing company where he was working, looking for a volunteer. August Buermann Mfg. Co. began making spurs for
both the civilian and military markets. Most all of the civilian Buermann spurs after about 1912 were stamped with a star just
behind the strap lug. This was a Buermann trademark for its "star brand" nickel alloy spurs, using the same alloy as first used
in the government contract versions. Buermann contract spurs were marked US over AB on the inside yoke base, opposite
the shank. Officially both enlisted men and officers were issued the same 1911 spur, except the officers were entitled to heel
chains instead of leather but a wide variety of spurs and 1911 variations were used. The 1914 experimental spur was the only
other official spur authorized besides the M1903, which was in use until after WWI and the M1911 which was issued beginning
in 1912 and was in use until the end of the era. The 1914 spur had downward bent yoke ends and two lugs instead of one, and
survived about four years. Buermann was bought by North & Judd, a huge hardware company, whose trademark was the
famous anchor brand. They continued to make some cavalry goods until the dismounting in 1948.
$ 335.95 + 6.00 S.H.&I
Remarkable pair of original, unused U.S. Cavalry Spurs marked U.S. over A.B. The AB refers to the maker August Buermann
and were manufactured in 1914. They are completely unused and are new old stock. They came with an original letter
describing how they came to be found and acquired from the defunct Army Supply depot.
This may be your only chance to ever own such a pair of spurs in pristine condition with accompanying provenance.
Following is an excerpt from the letter regarding the origin of the spurs: "These spurs were purchased by my father-in-law who
was in the farm equipment business. They were purchased by him in 1942 from the Jeffersonville Indiana Arny Depot. They were
being sold at that time in order to clean out the warehouses for materials for World War II. As I understand it, most of the cavalry
had been done away with at that time, and these basically became surplus as far as the army was concerned / ...These were crated
in very heavy wooden crates and stenciled on the crates were various code numbers and a shipping date of 1916. SO I know that
these are at least 59 years old and when they were manufactured, I'm just not sure. Certainly before 1916. [of course we know
exactly when they were made, please see the paragraph below from Buermann's grand-daughter] ....These are without straps
as the leather deteriorated and was pretty moldy...what you are receiving are brand new ones, wrapped in the original issue
wrapping just as they came from the crates" This letter was written by Donald A. Kloss Real Estate Broker Columbus OH ca 1975
and in fact according to Social Security Death Index records, Mr. Kloss passed away in 1976.
Here is some information on the Manufacturer gleaned from the web in a letter written by August Buermann's grand-daughter:
August Buermann was born in Sattenhausen, Germany Aug. 04, 1842. He apprenticed as a locksmith in Germany and he
arrived in New York Aug. 1864. A few weeks later he went into the Army as a substitute for someone who came into the
locksmithing company where he was working, looking for a volunteer. August Buermann Mfg. Co. began making spurs for
both the civilian and military markets. Most all of the civilian Buermann spurs after about 1912 were stamped with a star just
behind the strap lug. This was a Buermann trademark for its "star brand" nickel alloy spurs, using the same alloy as first used
in the government contract versions. Buermann contract spurs were marked US over AB on the inside yoke base, opposite
the shank. Officially both enlisted men and officers were issued the same 1911 spur, except the officers were entitled to heel
chains instead of leather but a wide variety of spurs and 1911 variations were used. The 1914 experimental spur was the only
other official spur authorized besides the M1903, which was in use until after WWI and the M1911 which was issued beginning
in 1912 and was in use until the end of the era. The 1914 spur had downward bent yoke ends and two lugs instead of one, and
survived about four years. Buermann was bought by North & Judd, a huge hardware company, whose trademark was the
famous anchor brand. They continued to make some cavalry goods until the dismounting in 1948.
Hand Colored Stereo View card:
W.W. I. U.S. Cavalry men in mess tent Soldiers caught eating & drinking
$ 38.50 + $ 3.00 S.H. &I
Superb Stereo view card. The card has been hand tinted after the image was taken and before being printed. The card is
entitled 12. One of Uncle Sam's Banquets and is in excellent condition. The card measures 7 " x 3 1/2". There is no
manufacturers mark or publisher name.
The image was taken from the head of the table in a mess tent. There are two soldiers on either side dressed in white, they
both have their hats on and are just finishing their meal. A waiter / server stands off to the side, he has some kind of pan in
his left hand. Next to the two men in the foreground, the men on the left side are most visible. There are three more men
looking and mugging for the camera, and holding their coffee cups. The second soldier on the right is wearing his uniform
and is hatless. All the other soldiers are wearing their hats and you can see the emblem of the crossed swords indicating they
are Cavalry. Excellent quality and a super peek into the daily life of a soldier.
The card is in excellent condition with only a small bump to the upper right corner. If you collect Militaria and / or Cavalry
items you'd better jump all over this one, this is a rare card and a great image.
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U. S. Mounted Cavalry Horse Feed Tub / Trough
$ 38.50 + $15.00 S. H. & I
This Horse Feed Tub is marked
U.S.
C. C. CO. CIN. O.
My first thought that it was assigned to the 3rd Cavalry Company Cincinnati Ohio however I was told it might also signify
Continental Can Company, indeed a much less romantic take on the tub! In any event this is still a very neat item and one not
easily found.
The tub is in fair condition. It measures 7" tall to the rolled rim, flares out from 8"' to 10 1/2" on the width and is 14" in length at
the top. The corners are fitted with loops that are integral to the rim and on this feed tub three of the loops are complete and
one has been broken and a piece of it is missing. The inside is rusty with some areas having rusted through (specifically in
the upper right corner) however the metal that remains is pretty solid yet. It is constructed from steel and there are some
short vertical splits in the rim.
$ 38.50 + $15.00 S. H. & I
This Horse Feed Tub is marked
U.S.
C. C. CO. CIN. O.
My first thought that it was assigned to the 3rd Cavalry Company Cincinnati Ohio however I was told it might also signify
Continental Can Company, indeed a much less romantic take on the tub! In any event this is still a very neat item and one not
easily found.
The tub is in fair condition. It measures 7" tall to the rolled rim, flares out from 8"' to 10 1/2" on the width and is 14" in length at
the top. The corners are fitted with loops that are integral to the rim and on this feed tub three of the loops are complete and
one has been broken and a piece of it is missing. The inside is rusty with some areas having rusted through (specifically in
the upper right corner) however the metal that remains is pretty solid yet. It is constructed from steel and there are some
short vertical splits in the rim.
Single Cavalry Spur Marked RIA 1913
$ 55.00 + $5.00 S.H. & I.
Nice display piece; single Rock Island Armory spur with original heel chain and buckle. The inside is marked R.I.A. 1913 N.S.
There is normal wear and pitting. Very difficult to find with this marking.
$ 55.00 + $5.00 S.H. & I.
Nice display piece; single Rock Island Armory spur with original heel chain and buckle. The inside is marked R.I.A. 1913 N.S.
There is normal wear and pitting. Very difficult to find with this marking.
