Markings on 1903 buttplate

[RCS]

Can anyone identify the unit by these markings on top of this buttplate ? This buttplate has been on this early single bolt stock for a long time. Thanks Robert

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[eb2151]

Robert
The markings on the butt plate tell you that the rifle was attached to
Troop H, 8th Cavalry ,Trooper #18.
The 8th Cavalry was famous ,in its time,prior to consolidation into the 1st Cavalry in 1921.
In June of 1913 at Bansak Mountain ,PI Troop H held off and defeated a much larger
group of Moros.
Troop H was lead by 1st lieutenant George Patten in 1916 during the Mexican Punitive Expedition.
Troop H is a very interesting Cavalry since they were deployed from the Civil War on all over the world.
Respectfully
Ed Byrns

[Chuckindenver]

wow, thats pretty awesome Ed...
like i tell my buddies,,,if i had a wild girl friend, i wouldnt know all that cool stuff..lol...great info my friend.

[Calif-Steve]

8th Cav.-- Buffalo soldiers?

[Bolo Badge]

No, the 9th and 10th Cavalry were the "Buffalo Soldiers".