This 1912 Cavalryman wears the new pattern summer khaki uniform with a 1906 pattern campaign hat. He wears the regulation Blucher boots with canvas leather faced leggings. His weapons are the 1903 Springfield 30-06 rifle and model 1911 Colt automatic pistol. He carries a 1913 model Patton sabre. His saddle is the model 1912 experimental with the adjustable side bars and the cumbersome bucket which held his rifle. All the accessories on the saddle were part of the 1912 horse equipment. His bridle and bit are the regulation 1909 pattern.