Good copy compared to real M1911 spurs
(9/22/2014)
These are a good copy of US M1911 style spurs. I have an original set my grandfather purchased in the 1930s along with other various horse tack at auction, as the US Army eliminated Horse Cavalry and remounted those units into Mechanized forces. The original spurs I have do not have US markings on them, nor do the M1911 spurs on display at the US Cavalry Museum at FT Riley, KS. Also my original spurs had the buckle attached via a very short chain length, while the spurs at FT Riley are attached with a short leather tab. As with contracted supplies now and then, there are slight variations in the originals. These WPG Spurs make a fine addition to any early 20th Cen US Horse Cav impression.
PEC
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US, VA
good buy
(12/30/2013)
You'll need a bit of elbow grease and Flitz to remove the verdigris from the brass, and acetone to remove the coating from the leather, but they look gorgeous when the brass is shined. Just make note of the direction that the spurs point before you disassemble everything for the preparatory cleaning.
John
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US
US M1911 Cavalry Spurs
(8/19/2013)
These were a bit narrow for my heel. Consequently, they ride up higher than is usual. The strap is also a bit short. Even if I bent the spurs to drop them down, the strap holds them up because the buckle is on the last notch. I could punch some more holes, however, which is not an unreasonable requirement. Good work. Thanks, Jerry.
PEC - US, VA