A curated visual archive of wartime German saddlers (Sattler) — leather specialists supporting mounted and horse-drawn units.
In the German Army of both World Wars, Sattler were responsible for repairing and maintaining saddles, harness, reins and all manner of leather equipment other than footwear. Like the Schmiede (blacksmiths), they were typically assigned to cavalry, artillery, and transport units where horses and wagons were essential to mobility.
These photographs show saddlers at work on horse tack, harness, packs and miscellaneous leather gear, often alongside Schuster (shoemakers) and Schneider (tailors). Their work kept the leather elements of the army's transport and field equipment serviceable under hard campaign conditions.
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