81.1.2: Brass 1 1/4" diameter medal with palm tree, Roman lamp, and scales. Eagle on reverse hung from blue and red ribbon 1 1/2" wide with pin back fastener. 81.1.1a: 1 3/8" x 3/8" red and blue service ribbon with brass pin attachment.
81.1.3: 1 1/4" medal with Cuban Republic Coat of Arms flanked by sprays of oak and laurel, with the dates 1898- 1902. Reverse has eagle sub headed by 1 1/2" black, blue, yellow and red ribbon with brass pin back. 81.1.1a: 1 3/8" x 3/8" black pin...
Brass 1 1/4" diameter medal with palm tree, Roman lamp, and scales. Eagle on reverse hung from blue and red ribbon 1 1/2" wide with pin back fastener. 81.1.1A: 1 3/8" x 3/8" red and blue service ribbon with brass pin attachment.
A 1 1/4" diameter medal with Cuban Republic Coat of Arms flanked by sprays of oak and laurel, with the dates 1898- 1902. Reverse has eagle sub headed by 1 1/2" black, blue, yellow and red ribbon with brass pin back. 81.1.1A: 1 3/8" x 3/8" black pin...
Address upon the subject of library and course of instruction for a National Guard regiment, delivered by Captain William T. Littebrant, 12th Cavalry, to the officers 1st Regiment Missouri National Guard in Camp of Instruction of National Guard of...
The demands of 21st century military operations require an organization that is trained and equipped for independent offensive, defensive, and stability operations. This type of organization, the armored cavalry regiment, is fading from the U.S....
Medal, consisting of 1 1/4" round brass. Design of a brick building with arch in center, attached to the blue and yellow ribbon with pin back clasp 81.1.1a: 1 3/8" x 3/8" pin back blue and yellow service ribbon.
The U.S. Cavalry NCO during the Indian Wars of 1865-1880 faced many challenges. He had the responsibility of training his men, their health and welfare, and discipline in the ranks. His mission against the Indians required him to fight a tough and...
This paper will cover my experience as First Sergeant for E Troop, 4th U.S. Cavalry also known as the Brigade Reconnaissance Troop (BRT). This adventure started with a twist of faith, being at the right place at the right time. Who would have...
Wooden packing box used to ship hair plumes to Fort Leavenworth for the 10th Cavalry. Rectangular with sides consisting of one piece of wood and bottom made of two tongue and groove pieces, one 8 inches wide and the other 10 inches wide. Pieces are...
This informational brief on the ‘History of the NCO’, covers the period of 1863/1864. Some of the material is taken from “Customs of Service for Noncommissioned Officers and Soldiers” by August V. Kautz, Capt Sixth U.S. Cavalry, Brig-Gen...
Eight russet leather straps 1 1/4" wide attached to four steel, japanned black rings 2 1/4" in diameter and two steel, japanned 2" square rings by means of white linen thread and brass rivets. There are steel japanned black roller buckle and one...
On June 25-26, 1876, five companies of the 7th U.S. Cavalry, led by Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer, engaged Sioux and Cheyenne warriors at the Little Bighorn River, in what is now Montana. The battle resulted in one of the worst...
This study addresses the cadet and military times of Lieutenant Henry O. Flipper, the first African-American graduate of the United States Military Academy and the first African-American to serve as a regular Army officer. Lieutenant Flipper...
The US Cavalry existed in various forms from 1775 to 1942. For all practical purposes this service ended during World War II when General Jonathan Wainwright surrendered his saber to the commander of Japanese forces at Corregidor. This sword was...
Over 180,000 African-Americans served in the Union Army during the Civil War. Of these, more than 33,000 died. After the war, the future of the African-Americans in the U.S. Army was in doubt. At the end of the American Civil War in July of 1866,...
Asymmetric warfare has long been the common denominator of dispute resolution when dealing with inferior, nonprofessional fighting forces. Our contemporary armed forces are better equipped, better trained and more capable of defeating an opponent...
As a young PFC stationed in Bad Hersfeld, West Germany in 1983, my education as to what it really means to be a ‘soldier’ and future NCO began with my experience as a Boeselager team member. The Boeselager Cup Competition was an annual event...