Military history question, please read.

[T-DUB]

Does anyone know when did the U.S. Army adapt and start using the U.S. bit boss? Does anyone know if it was only used by the Calvary? Did the Dragoons or Mounted Rifleman use them?
Dragoons- established 1833
Mounted Riflemen - established 1846
Calvary- established 1861
Pic just because they are cool as bleep

 

[Ed Steinhoff]

According to : Ridgeway Reference Archive, Civil War Relics. This style bit boss was adopted by the army, Jan 1859 with both plain ( no period between the letters ) and with the period. This style bit is still available at most good tack stores
I have one on a bridle that I use fairly often. The reproductions are quite authentic. Something to keep in mind.
Ed in Co.

 

[Odanscoils]

According to : Ridgeway Reference Archive, Civil War Relics. This style bit boss was adopted by the army, Jan 1859 with both plain ( no period between the letters ) and with the period. This style bit is still available at most good tack stores
I have one on a bridle that I use fairly often. The reproductions are quite authentic. Something to keep in mind.
Ed in Co.

Interesting information. Thanks for posting.

 

[T-DUB]

According to : Ridgeway Reference Archive, Civil War Relics. This style bit boss was adopted by the army, Jan 1859 with both plain ( no period between the letters ) and with the period. This style bit is still available at most good tack stores
I have one on a bridle that I use fairly often. The reproductions are quite authentic. Something to keep in mind.
Ed in Co.

Thanks for the response Ed! From your provided information the U.S. bit boss as we know it happened right before they switched the regiments to Calvary.