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The Spurs of Major General George Thomas, A Cart

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:10,000.00 - 15,000.00 USD
The Spurs of Major General George Thomas, A Cart
<B>The Spurs of Major General George Thomas with a <I>Carte de Visite of the General</B></I>.</B></I> George Henry Thomas, an 1840 graduate of West Point fought in the Mexican War before becoming one of the most famous Union general of the Civil War, particularly known for his victory at Nashville<BR><BR>These silver spurs are from early in his career, perhaps, due to the style of the spurs, the large 13-point star rowels and long curved shanks, the Mexican War where he distinguished himself at the Battle of Monterrey and then at Buena Vista. After teaching at West Point, Thomas was torn over the choice he had to make at the outbreak of the Civil War. A career Army officer but a native of Virginia, he chose to stay in the US Army.<BR><BR>Rising to the rank of Major General, Thomas undoubtedly had the spurs with him as he commanded the Army of the Cumberland and at the occupation of Nashville, Tennessee. Still sturdy with the rowels soundly in place, these spurs 8” from the tip of the rowel to the front of the spur where the leather buckles would be attached.<BR><BR>These spurs come with a carte de visite of Thomas as a major general. The photograph bears the back stamp of 'E. & H.T. Anthony, 50 Broadway, New York, From Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery.<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>)
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