U.s WWI Items, Bugle, Signal Flags, '03 Scabbard, Spats

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U.S. WWI Items: (1) U.S. Army Cavalry bugle marked "Wurlitzer, Phila Depot, Spec. 1152, 2.28-19", brass not cleaned for sometime so finish is dark, a few denta and scratches; (1) Model 1904 Rifle Scabbard for the 1903 Springfield Rifle, stamped "L.F. Co.,1918, C,O.K", leather worn and cracked at the toe, approx. 32"l, 7"w; (1) U.S. Army Flag Kit, housed in canvas bag with carry strap, two flags and illustrated "United States Army and Navy Semaphore Code" card and box of "International Signalcards", The Sunset Press....San Diego...."; (5) U.S. WWI and WWII spats, two pair and a half pair, early set with leather at one side, 14.5"l, for shipping largest measurement 32" x 7.5" x 2", total of all 7.10lbs    Provenance: Collection of T'Odon Charles (Chuck) Leshikar, Jr., (Texas,1946-2020), Vietnam, U.S. Army Lt. ,“Delta Raiders,” D Company, 2nd Battalion, 501st Airborne Infantry Regiment, later Echo Company commander, Silver Star, three Bronze Stars, Soldiers Medal, Purple Heart. More information including the Silver Star citation see:  https://toddshistory.com/?cat=12