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A UNIQUE HORSE'S HOOF FROM A 2ND LIETENANT HORSE

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:4,750.00 USD Estimated At:6,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
A UNIQUE HORSE'S HOOF FROM A 2ND LIETENANT HORSE
<B>A UNIQUE HORSE'S HOOF FROM A BATTLE HORSE NAMED FOLKO - WITH A SILVER PLATE COMMEMORATING THE BATTLE IN WHICH HE FOUGHT</B></I> - This unique horse's hoof memento from the war was secured by a 2nd lieutenant, as noted in the accompanying handwritten note under the horse's hoof, “of the 5th Massachusetts Battery Artillery Brigade, Fifth Corps, Army of the Potomac”. The handwritten note has almost faded, but a later transcription is included and has been framed in a walnut frame. The unsigned, typed note states that:<BR><BR><I>My horse…was dark brown, hansome (sic) and spirited, trotted and galloped superbly…he was a veteran of the battles engraved on the hoof. The hoof was silver mounted by Tiffany's Co. of New York in 1871 shortly after his death.</B></I><BR><BR>We do not have the name of this 2nd Lieutenant but he saw much action astride Folko. As the engraved silver plaque affixed to the hoof shows, they saw action from Rappahannock Station to Five Forks. They also saw the surrender of General Lee at Appomattox Court House and participated in the Grand Review after the war. This is a truly interesting and unique piece emblematic of the passion and respect mounted officers had for their horses. <BR><BR><B>Provenance</B></I>: <I>The Tharpe Collection of American Military History. </B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Miscellaneous Collectibles, Larg (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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