1917 McClellan Artillery Saddle WW1 Equestrian Military, Saddle Bags and Bits!

Description

A 12" Authentic US 1917 Calvary Saddle McClellan with Saddle bags, US issue pistol holder and 2 US bridle bits. One is an 1859 Mullen Mouth reproduction and is brand new. The other is original US military issue:
Item:
Model 1859 Cavalry Horse Curb Bit with "US" Bosses
Construction:
Iron and brass.
Bit worth alone is 0-0, Saddle is 0-00, Pistol holster is $ 100, and Saddle bags are 0-0 sold separately on other listings.
This is a full set, hard to find and kept inside and conditioned. one strap missing right saddlebag, some buckles missing.
A very nice collection of US military history. Stand not included.
Please ask any questions. I do not accept returns unless defective or description is inaccurate.
Thank you for looking!! Additional specific photos available upon request.
Captain George B. McClellan toured Europe with a military commission looking at new military tactics. Reportedly influenced by the saddles of Hussars he observed in Europe, McClellan returned and developed a new modified cavalry saddle. In 1859, the U.S. War Department adopted the McClellan saddle. They remained the standard issue throughout the history of the horse cavalry. The saddle was simple and less expensive than most. It was light enough not to weigh down the horse, yet it was sturdy and gave good support to the rider and his gear. In its original form the seat was covered with rawhide but was changed to leather in later incarnations. It featured a thick leather skirt and a leather covering for wooden stirrups. In addition, there was a girth strap made of woolen yarn. The McClellan saddle was placed on top of a saddlecloth, shabrack, or saddle blanket.