Category
Militaria
Medium
Leather, silver
Distinguishing marks
Swastika, "908"
Condition
Poor
Date Period
World War 2, or could be Navajo ??
Weight
Approx 35 lbs
Long Description
Antique saddle. Unknown if this is German or Navajo. The patterns suggest it is a Heiser-Denver saddle, but there are no markings to be seen to that effect. There is a number "908" marked on it (left front skirt), which is the only identifiable marking other than the swastikas or "rolling-log patterns," which I count as 10.
History
Unknown
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
Unknown. Friend had for very long time in storage.
For Sale?
No
Re: Antique saddle
Additional fact: Just spoke with most recent buyer. Original owner was a "Vogelpohl" from Germany.
Re: Antique saddle
Did you find out any history about your saddle? I have one identical to your picture.
Re: Antique saddle
Did you find out any history on this saddle. We have an indentical.
Marla
Re: Antique saddle
Yes, In talking with Lyle Henderson, saddle maker out of Kearney, NE. He says it is definitely not German. Germans used English style saddles. This could be Canadian Calvery or could be American Indian, etc. Several tribes used this as a symbol for luck before it got a "bad name." I only asked him about it and need to take it over there for him to see, which I have not done yet. I will update once I can get it over there.