Model 1874 Palmer Infantry Brace System
Item #: WR1243
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This is a Model 1874 Palmer Infantry brace system. This "brace system" was designed by 1Lt George H. Palmer of the 16th Infantry Regiment. The 1874 brace system was an attempt to the similar 1872 Cavalry brace system to improve the carriage of the soldier's equipment. This system was submitted to the 1874 board on infantry equipment, and was adopted for service use by the board. However, the soldier in the field disapproved of the system, and it was withdrawn from service in 1878. This harness system was used with the 1872 Hagner waist belt and buckle that was designed as part of the brace system. This system provided the soldier with a means of comfortably carrying two McKeever ammunition boxes, a haversack, clothing bag, mess gear, cup, blanket and bayonet for the Model 1873 Springfield rifle. Since this was a short lived "trials" piece of equipment not many were produced and even fewer survived. This set is complete with the exception of the two short straps with brass hooks that served as the front haversack straps. The leather is a little dry but still pliable. The back pad has a very clear WATERVLIET/ARSENAL stamp. If you collect Indian Wars items, this rare piece would definitely compliment it!
Shipping Weight:
1 lb
Your Price $165.00 USD
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