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Uniform and insignia — Continued 



A die-stamped brass letter "K" (No. 639) (pi. 50, 7;), probably a com- 

 pany letter (1 inch in height). De Trobriand refers to Co. K (presum- 

 ably of the 13th Infantry) as being at Fort Stevenson in 1868 (de 

 Trobriand, 1951, p. 341). 



A die-stamped brass bugle (No. 1118) (pi. 50, I), a cap ornament (3^^ 

 inches in length). The bugle was the original infantry insignia until 

 about 1875 when the crossed-rifle infantry insignia was adopted (G.O. 

 96, AGO Nov. 16, 1875). 



Buttons (Nos. 344, 956, 1478, 1854/1-2) (illustrated example pi. 50, g). 

 Die-stamped brass uniform buttons made in two parts with brass loops. 

 The size of the specimens obtained {% inch in diameter) suggests that 

 they were for use on the dress blouse. Each has the national emblem 

 (spread eagle) without letters on the shield. This was the style used by 

 enlisted men. Only one (No. 1854/1) is marked with the manufacturer's 

 name: "Horstmann Bros & Co./Phil[adelphia]." This company, and 

 the Scovill Co. of AVaterbury, Conn., were important manufacturers of 

 such items during the 19th century. Similar specimens have been ex- 

 cavated at the sites of Fort Laramie, Wyo., and Fort Ridgely, Minn. 



Shoulder-sling plate (No. 1288) (pi. 50, i). A die-stamped brass plate, on 

 a lead base with iron loops molded into the reverse, for attachment 

 to the cartridge-box strap, which passed over the shoulder (2^/^ inches 

 in diameter). The design, within a border, is the national emblem, the 

 eagle facing to the right. This eagle plate was used for combat until 

 1872 and for full dress until 1881 depending upon the kind of cartridge 

 box carried. 



Belt iucJcle (No. 1892). A brass uniform buckle, oval in outline, with 

 hooks for attachment to belt or cartridge box (1^4 inches in height). 

 The buckle bears the letters "U.S." within a border. Similar specimens 

 have been excavated at Fort Laramie, Wyo. 



Canteen (No. 1133). Stamped sheet-metal canteen; round, with concentric 

 ribbed design (8 inches in diameter). This type was superseded, about 

 1898, by one with a smooth surface covered with felt and canvas. 



Spur (No. 1640) (pi. 50, k). Portion of steel spur with geometric design. 

 Presumably of military origin. 

 Regimental pkopertt : 



Ouidon (No. 1824). Fragment of wood with small hole and brass ferrule 

 (1 inch in diameter). Probably the tip of the shaft of a guidon. 



Mess forks (Nos. 916, 917). Silver-plated table forks, of trifid handle de- 

 sign. Both specimens have been damaged by fire, and are identical 

 except for markings. One (No. 916) (pi. 50, p) . is die stamped on the 

 obverse of the handle: "Comp C 6th Reg/U.'S. Infty 1868." The other 

 (No. 917), is die stamped on the reverse of the handle: "Wm. Rogers, 

 Smith & Co. A[]." Companies of the 6th Infantry were on duty at the post 

 from 1872 to 1879, and this mess equipment had doubtless been used 

 elsewhere previously. 

 Ordnance : 



Cartridges and bullets (Nos. 7-20, 90, 343, 399, 400, 476, 538-547, 959-963, 

 987. 1119-1128, 1236, 1237, 1356, 1475, 1525, 1609, 1661, 1721, 1763, 1808, 

 1834, 1858, 1882, 1883) (illustrated examples pi. 50, a-f). A detailed 

 analysis of these specimens, by Dr. Carlyle S. Smith, is included in the 

 present report as an Appendix. This analysis was published in the Plains 

 Anthropologist No. 1, May 1954, but is repeated here for reference in its 

 context with other items from Fort Stevenson. 



