Tidbit 2

My Grandfather came into possession of this item years before I was born.  At one time there was a leather strap, but that has been missing for a long time. Although not worth much, it is an interesting relic of history.  Note the U.S. Emblem in the middle.

This is a United States Pre-World War I grooming Herbert Manufacturing Company horse brush.  These particular grooming brushes were used by all branches of the United States Army, including the cavalry.