Talk:Order of the Spur

message: What source is this information taken from, specifically the "wear and appearance of Stetsons and Spurs"? There is no Army-wide reg dealling with spurs, only local regs. For instance, many styles of spurs are authorized, not just the "prince of Wales" spur. -- 72.178.133.52 
I posted most the material on this entry, but I am by no means a cavalry expert. If anyone has more knowledge on this matter please modify this entry. (Atfyfe 23:07, 13 April 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Types of Spurs 

message: Hi all, great article this is, but i would like to add 2 comments:
The order of the spur has also been given to foreign armies troopers. I recieved mine (German Bundeswehr 5th Armored Recce Btl.) in 1992 from (former) 3rd Sqd/11th ACR and remember the (autumn) ride to be the most challenging/exhaustive/daring time in my life. We recieved spurs (but no Stetson naturally).
The photo doesnt show "Prince of Wales" type spurs but a more "regional" variety?
Gretings to all, --Allons! 17:14, 2 April 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: Absolutely correct. Many troopers today grew up on Spaghetti Westerns and prefer a more western spur. I happen to wear Prince of Wales. --Born2flie 12:08, 1 August 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Foreign Armies 

message: I am confused. If an 11B is attached to a cavalry unit can that person get spurs? I was thinking that was something 19D could be awarded. Thanks. --BenWoodruff 22:21, 30 January 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Spurs can be awarded regardless of MOS. - Atfyfe 23:09, 30 January 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Thanks. That is good to know. --BenWoodruff 03:35, 2 February 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Even Commo (31R for instance) has been known to be awarded spurs, once meeting the qualifications and then completing the spur ride.—Preceding unsigned comment added by 129.54.8.45 (talk • contribs) 11:02, 13 July 2008 (UTC)
thread_title: Branch Specific

message: In the Wear of Cavalry Stetson and Spurs section, it says, "Rank will be worn 1/8" from the bottom of the sabers, centered." Shouldn't that be  1/8" from the top of the sabers? FireHorse 17:16, 5 October 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: The order of rank and sabers is specific to the unit, as well as the wear of additional items on the stetson. --Born2flie 07:19, 6 October 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Rank Insignia on Stetson 

message: Is the wearing of spurs authorized in other branches (Air Force, Navy, etc) for those soldiers awarded spurs before crossing over to another branch?  Branch regulations?  Commander's decision? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 129.54.8.45 (talk • contribs) 11:02, 13 July 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: Wear of the spurs is a tradition of the Cavalry, there is no regulation. There is also a tradition within the Army that wear of spurs or Stetson with the military uniform outside of a Cavalry unit is accomplished only by request to the Cavalry Squadron or Cavalry Brigade/Regiment Commander, and only extends to functions attended by Cavalry personnel where spurs and Stetsons are permitted to be worn. --Born2flie (talk) 03:25, 21 March 2009 (UTC)
thread_title:  Wear of Spurs in Other US Military Branches 

message: Is there any reference for much of this section? I know that most units establish some criteria, but my knowledge is not a verifiable source. --Born2flie (talk) 14:37, 12 August 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Candidate criteria 

message: Call the 'Spur Dinner' a 'Spur Ceremony' - this almost sounds like the Troopers are EATING the Spurs, and we all know what NLPs make people susceptible to!
Bronze for ride, Silver for faux-combat, Gold for ACTUAL combat in the course of duty (i.e. an invasion by the Canadian Mounties).
Prince of Wales style spurs? OMG isn't there a famous spur manufacturer who fought the Red Coats in the WOI, that the USA could posthumusly grant a CMOH upon THEN term the spurs as (i.e. General 'Name Here' Spurs)?
"Shave Tail" is ever so vaguely 'rude' these days, suggest an alternative that can be used alongside in the presence of civvies.
Finally the photo of Rumsfeld looks like the beginning of a food fight. Any pictures that convey a better sense of gravitas WITH an entire troop of awardees standing at attention or something like that?
picpaste.com/goodoldays-OvFerjHD.jpg  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 203.106.148.190 (talk) 22:10, 29 May 2013 (UTC)
thread_title:  Some suggestions : 

message: One sentence in the article reads "The cord around the Stetson, which in the past was used to assist with securing the Scout's horse to an object while the Soldier dismounted." and thus seems incomplete. Regards, Cyan22 (talk) 22:02, 21 July 2023 (UTC)
thread_title:   incomplete sentence