SPANAM, INDIAN WARS, U.S. ARMY, CAVALRY, NO. 1, M1874 SHOEMAKER CURB BIT Designed by Capt. William R. Shoemaker, February 1874. In April 1874, Capt. Shoemakers pattern of curb bit was selected by the Board over several other submissions from well-established and individual inventors. Shoemaker?s goal was to develop a horse bit for cavalry mounts that was ?lighter and more humane? than the models that were already in use. Two branches, with curve at the top for cheek-strap billet; slot in the branch for curb-strap; eye at the lower end of branch, into which is welded the ring for the rein one mouth piece, securely riveted to the branches; one cross bar, securely riveted to the branches near the lower end; two ornaments of cast brass rosettes, with raised letters ?US? and riveted to the branches. Both original ?US? bosses are present and intact. This is a No. 1, indicated by the oe? high arch in the mouthpiece. All the components of this bit are present and in original form, to include the lower lip bar and both rein rings. In good overall complete condition, this iron artifact has a surface that has darkened and discolored with age and storage. Displays evidence of issue, use and age. Reference: Bridle Bits of the American Military, 1776-1945, Kenneth L. McPheeters R. Stephen Dorsey, pages 46-49 This will be shipped via United Parcel Service (UPS) w/tracking and insurance. International Buyers Please Note: We do not ship outside of the United States! No Exceptions. In addition, we will not ship to third party shippers or any other international shipping hubs such as International Shipping (EIS), EIS 110 INTERNATIONALE BLVD, GLENDALE HEIGHTS IL 60139-2080, or ACI Express Shipping. No buying agents such as Intercommerce America. No international buyers, no freight forwarding companies, no gift addresses, no non U.S. citizen buyers, and no non U.S. based forms of payment. If you place a bid, or make a purchase, we will cancel your bid, and or cancel your purchase! If you wish to make a purchase, you will have to find someone located within the United States to make the purchase for you. They would be responsible to send the package to you. We do ship to APO and FPO addresses.