Original U.S. Army cavalry rifle saddle scabbard dated 1918 and manufactured by O.M.C. (marked and dated on the leather). This example retains its brass identification tag marked:

101 CAV

A

52

indicating issue to Troop A, 101st Cavalry, rifle/gun number 52. The 101st Cavalry was a New York National Guard cavalry regiment, making this a desirable unit-marked piece with strong collector appeal.

The scabbard remains solid and displays honest age and service wear. Original leather straps are present, stitching remains intact, and the brass unit tag has developed an attractive aged patina. The leather shows expected scuffs, scratches, and surface wear from age and use but remains structurally sound.

Features:

* Original WWI U.S. Cavalry rifle saddle scabbard

* Dated 1918

* Maker marked O.M.C.

* Brass unit identification tag

* Marked 101st Cavalry, Troop A, Gun No. 52

* Original leather straps present

* Excellent display piece for WWI, cavalry, and New York National Guard collections

A scarce and highly collectible unit-marked cavalry item that would display well alongside a Springfield rifle, cavalry saddle, or WWI cavalry grouping.

Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description. Sold as a historical collectible.

Condition: Good original condition with age-related wear, scuffing, and patina. No major repairs observed. Leather remains solid and displays well.

Collector Note: Unit-marked cavalry equipment is considerably harder to find than standard unmarked examples, especially pieces traceable to the 101st Cavalry. This identification tag adds significant historical interest and desirability.