Featured in this lot is this M1917 McClellan U.S. Calvary saddle from the WWI era. 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. This saddle features a wonderfully and professionally crafted leather, wood, and brass construction that shows a iconic cavalry saddle design with rings to connect and hang gear. It features steel stirrups and a belly cinch and wide fenders. The saddle shows a brass tag on the seat reading, "11 1/2" Inch Seat". It shows good condition overall with slight wear present from its age and use over the years, but no major signs of damage is noted. It measures 20 5/8" L x 14 7/8" W x 10 1/2" H and weighs