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GENERAL GEORGE A. CUSTER REUNION MEDAL. Two piec

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:450.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 800.00 USD
GENERAL GEORGE A. CUSTER REUNION MEDAL. Two piec
<B>GENERAL GEORGE A. CUSTER REUNION MEDAL</B></I> - Two piece bronze construction; top piece with original pin back depicts a pair of crossed sabers over a laurel wreath surmounted by a riband reading “Canadaigua, N.Y.” Beneath the crossed sabers is the date “Aug. 21.22, 1907”. Suspended from the pin backed top by a bronze ring is a 1½” diameter medallion depicting a bust of General Custer in military attire with his long, curly, flowing hair and his famous wide brim campaign hat. Diameter of medallion reads: “First reunion Gen'l Geo. A Custer's command 1861-1865”. Reverse of medal is marked on each piece “The Whitehead & Hoag Co. Neward, N.J.” These original Custer medals are most difficult to obtain and rarely find their way to the open market.<BR><BR><B>Condition:</B></I> Original as struck. Normal wear and aged patina.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Miscellaneous Collectibles, Smal (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)