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	The Jacob Brown Saddle is one of the few saddles firmly documented to an American officer in the War of 1812. He began the war as a Brigadier-General in the New York state militia and in the regular U.S. Army as well. Many other famous officers in the War of 1812 had long careers after the war, making firmly dating any of their equipment tricky. Unlike a lot of his contemporaries, Jacob Jennings Brown died relatively young, solidifying the date of his horse equipment. In terms of style, this type of saddle is uniquely American and is the forerunner of the eagle pommel saddles of the 1830's and 1840's. Not too much is known about this saddle's origins but the unique spoon or horn on the pommel shows up in officers' portraits painted after 1800, often commemorating generals of the American Revolution. This is simply too early to be the product of a Spanish influence, especially given provenance to upstate New York. In any event, engravings and catalogues show this type of saddle was really popular among volunteer militia cavalry units, militia officers, and civilians through the 1840's. This reproduction is made with custom made, hand-forged iron hardware, right down to the roller stirrup bars particular to Jacob Brown's Saddle and handmade saddle nails for the pommel.                 Saddle only: $1857.50 Saddle Accessories for use with this saddle: Early 19th Century Holsters with Straps, copied from Jacob Brown's Original: $202 American Militia Breastplate: $107.75 Early 19th Century Pillion: $124.50 Crupper: $57.25 Stirrup Leathers: $108 Early 19th Century Stirrups: coming soon Single Cloak Straps: $56.50 2 Girth Straps and 1 Worsted Circingle: Market Price Also available: Jacob Brown Bridle with Reins: $262.50