militaryhorse is actually pretty open to all grown up war talk
cavalry uniform was the same for horsed or mech during this period
one big differance was spurs didnt get worn in half tracks or combat cars
having just said that i do have some pics of combat car crew members wearing...
the saddle bags in this link are not saddlebags in the strictest sense,they are actually pommel pockets for the 1917 packers saddle
They remained in service with QM pack troops up unitil the mid 50s when the last horse and mule units dismounted
1904 saddlebags on a packers saddle,1943...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/40139095@N07/3702217429/sizes/o/in/set-72157621153354696/
a nice shot of US Army veterinary and remount officers in occupied Germany circa 46
I have one of the ww2 pullover shirts,its 5 years old,its been worn as a work shirt,horseriding blah blah blah
still going strong,it has shrunk with my current fatness,er waitaminut
its the same size,i aint
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