These are, without question, the finest pair of Cavalry Boots I have ever laid eyes on, on the open market. They are simply outstanding and remarkably, also identified. These are the type of boots often associated with high-ranking officers, primarily of the Cavalry. J.E.B. Stuart and John S. Moseby immediately come to mind when looking at them. I have never seen a better quality pair of boots. Their cotton straps are fully intact, they are lined with red Moroccan leather and show embossing on the knee-tops. The heals are of hard-wood and fabricated to the soles with with square nails. There are 2 tags affixed to the boot-straps. One obviously a museum or collection tag with cat. number, and the other an ID tag relating to the original owner, Lt. Obadiah Dean - 3rd Georgia Cavalry. I doubt you'll find any better for many years.