24th Infantry and 10th Cavalry During Mexican Border

24th Infantry and 10th Cavalry During Mexican Border War Real Photo Postcards, ca 1910

Lot of 3 real photo postcards featuring Buffalo Soldiers of the 10th Cavalry and 24th Infantry Regiments, during the Mexican Border War.

Postcard featuring the 10th Cavalry Regiment on horseback in El Paso, Texas, n.d., ca 1910. One mounted soldier is depicted holding the Company A guidon out in front of him.

Postcard featuring the 24th Infantry Regiment Band posed with their instruments at Pine Camp, n.d., ca 1910. Titled in the negative: "The Famous / 24 Inft. Band / Pine Camp." Ink inscription on verso: "Property of / Ethel B. Switzer / 224 Trinity Pl."

Hills Photo Shop: Ft. Bliss, Texas, 1919. Postcard depicts the arrival of the 24th Infantry Regiment on a busy street in El Paso, Texas. A bakery and laundry building are clearly visible in the background of the image, along with a tractor and several onlookers positioned along the sidewalk. Titled and inscribed in the negative: "24 Inft / Returning from Mexico / June 16 - 1919 / Hills Photo Shop / 1012."

Dimensions: Condition Report: Postcards somewhat toned, with light surface soil and varying degrees of wear to edges and corners including creasing (and loss to upper left corner of Hills Photo Shop piece). Each postcard with collection/identification code penciled on verso along upper edge.