Featured in this lot is this M1874 McClellan U.S. Calvary saddle. The saddle features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wood and leather construction that features a iconic McClellan traditional design to this saddle that shows a dark brown to black coloration ot the leather and shows brass adornments with rings featured on the back of the high back seat and shows a plaque on the inside of the swells of the saddle that reads: 12 inch seat. The McClellan saddle was a riding saddle designed by George B. McClellan, after his tour of Europe as the member of a military commission charged with studying the latest developments in engineer and cavalry forces including field equipment. Based on his observations, McClellan proposed a design that was adopted by the Army in 1859. The McClellan saddle was a success and continued in use in various forms until the US Army's last horse cavalry and horse artillery was dismounted late in World War II. Today, the McClellan saddle is used by ceremonial mounted units in the US Army. The condition of this saddle is good with some heavy patina to the brass accoutrements and to the black leather of the saddle but otherwise shows good overall condition. The overall measurements of this saddle is 26" x 19" x 14 1/2" and shows a 12" seat.