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fitted over the bottom of the canteen, model 1910, inside the 

 cover. 



Hide on near side ; saber on off side, attached to pommel rinj?. 



The surcingle is buckled over the saddle. The two extra 

 fitted horseshoes, one front and one hind, may be wired, one 

 on bottom of each stirrup, or they may be fastened together 

 with a nail and carried in off saddle pocket. To prevent rust 

 the horseshoe nails should always be well oiled and wrapped 

 In canvas or leather. They are carried in the off saddle pocket. 



The two reserve rations, extra ammunition, and other extra 

 articles should be so distributed between the tv/o pockets as to 

 balance the weight on the horse. 



