Here is an original US cavalry curb bit of the pattern 1859 excavated from the Trevilian Station, Virginia battlefield. Adopted by the U.S. Army in January 1859, the iron curb bit debuted at the same time as the McCellan saddle. This excavated relic of common Federal horse equipment came from an undisclosed location on the Trevilian Station cavalry battle in Virginia. In overall fine complete condition, this artifact has an iron surface moderately pockmarked with rust pitting and wears a mellow brown patina overall. Specimen, which is tight and strong, has a size #4 port or arch in the center of the mouth piece bar. Curb bit retains its two lower rein rings and the slobber bar. In addition, this bit still retains both original US brasses “bosses” on the cheek or side branches in very good condition. Missing is the curb chain hook. This great, inexpensive example of original Federal horse equipment, from the battle at Trevilian Station, would make an outstanding addition to any Civil War cavalry collection.

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