US Army Uniform 2nd LT, 1st Cavalry,ww1

Description

The  he 1st Cavalry Regiment ( previously First Dragoons regiment) since they were the oldest mounted regiment.Took part in
Frontier duty,Mexican- American war,American Civil War,Snake War,Modoc War,Spanish American War,
The Philippines and Border Duty. 1 August 1914.  During the ww1 period the regiment moved to
Southern California
the 1st Cavalry garrisoned San Ysidro in
response to growing tensions south of the border in Mexico
. On 24 August 1915, the regiment moved to Calexico california
to strengthen the border and defend against raids by the
bandito
, Pancho Villa
They remained guarding the border while General Pershing
launched the Punitive Expedition
and were still there when the US entered World War I. The 1st Cavalry did not participate in the First World War, but it remained guarding the border until 19 January 1923, when they went to Fort Russel Texas .
A used WW1 era U.S. Army 2nd LT Uniform Tunic and Trousers of the 1st Cavalry Regiment .With service cuff stripes. The tunic and pants  are in good condition ( may be couple of small mole holes on the pants).
These tunic and trousers comes with all of its buttons and insignia.
Tunic measurements:
Shoulder to shoulder 16"
shoulder to sleeve 24 1/2"
chest width 36"
waist width 34 "
sleeve hole 5 1/2".
Trousers measurements :
waist 31"
hips 23"
outseam 36"
inseam 25".