Featured in this lot is this Tombstone, Arizona Territory U.S. Cavalry bit and headstall circa 19th century and was displayed in the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum; Provenance: From the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum in Tombstone, Arizona. The head stall features the traditional issued leather and brass constructed design with thick harness leather with multiple layers sewn together for comfort and durability in the heat of conflict with brass rosettes marked 'U.S.'. The bit is a fixed shank curb bit traditionally used by the U.S. Cavalry with 'U.S' stamped on the sides. The U.S. Cavalry played a limited but notable role in the Tombstone, Arizona Territory during the 1880s, primarily as a stabilizing force amid regional conflicts. Stationed at nearby Fort Huachuca, the cavalry was tasked with protecting settlers from Apache raids and ensuring safe passage along trade and stage routes. While not directly involved in Tombstone's internal law-and-order struggles, such as the famous Earp-Cowboy feud, their presence underscored federal authority in a volatile frontier environment. Occasionally, troops were called upon to assist local lawmen or to suppress unrest, providing a military backdrop to the town’s often lawless reputation. The condition of this U.S. Cavalry bit and headstall is well preserved with a patina adorning the leather of the headstall and the bit shows oxidation and patina consistent with age and exposure but otherwise shows a well preserved condition. The measurements of this headstall and bit is 25 1/4"7 1/4" x 8". The collective weight of this 2lb 10oz.