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A Pair of Partial-Gilt Eagle-Head Spurs - Civil

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A Pair of Partial-Gilt Eagle-Head Spurs - Civil
<B>A Pair of Partial-Gilt Eagle-Head Spurs - Civil War</B></I> These Civil War spurs are ornately made with eagle head designs holding the sunburst style rowels. They retain some of the original gilt, approximately 40%, with one of the spurs having its original strap complete. The other spur has a remnant which includes the buckle. Looking at the rowel of the spur, it can be seen that the eagle's head is actually the upturned head of an eagle; the wings of which are the sides of the spurs.<BR><BR>This is a pair of very attractive Civil War spurs with one of the complete straps attached.<BR><BR> <B>Provenance:</B></I> <I>The Tharpe Collection of American Military History</B></I><BR> <BR><B>Exhibited:</B></I> <I>The Liberty Heritage Society Museum</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Miscellaneous Collectibles, Smal (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)