Late 19th-Early 20th Century US cavalry mail saddle bag, together with a rare 1970's Telemit Vandeputte leather pilot's or tank operator's helmet. Condition: Showing various signs of wear consistent with age and use; surface dirt, spots of soiling, some drying and creasing to leather, wear to straps. Bag needs re-shaping and conditioning.

All the items in this auction remain at our annex in Bridgeport, CT for pickup or shipping. Items must be picked up in the time frame of Wednesday, March 9th- Friday, March 18th, 9am-5pm, WEEKDAYS. We will offer in-house shipping to the Contiguous USA for select smaller items in this sale, please contact us prior to bidding for a quote as purchases are not contingent on shipping. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.