INTERESTING CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SPUR FROM A NORTHERN VIRGINIA CAVALRY CAMP

$350.00

Quantity Available: 1

Item Code: 2024-697

Shipping: Determined by Method & Location of buyer

To Order:
Call 717-334-0347,
Fax 717-334-5016, or E-mail

This Confederate spur has a great look. It was excavated in a Confederate cavalry camp in Northern Virginia, but retains a nice mellow aged tone to the brass, and most of the rowel, though the iron has naturally rusted, causing the loss of a few points with raised rust on the remnant and on the transverse pin. In style the spur has its elegant aspects. The heel band is rounded on the exterior and the neck, while flat on the sides, comes off the center of the band, narrowing in a fairly graceful curve along the top and bottom, that widens at the very end to form a rounded drop, with flat sides, for the rowel pin.

The slot for the rowel is cut neatly, extending about half-way back to the heel band. The plate for the spur strap slots is beveled on the outer corners. The length of the heel band, though, is a little short for its width, giving the spur a rather short or stubby appearance and we note also the slots for the spur straps are a little unevenly cut. These little, slightly awkward aspects though are a wonderful combination with the elegant styling of the neck, and rather reminds us of some of the slightly awkward proportions seen in the hilts and pommels of some Confederate cavalry sabers for instance- something that might not be quite “there” in terms of symmetry and esthetics but is all the more interesting for its individuality, idiosyncrasy, and character.

As we noted, it has a great look, even if it’s a little tough to put your finger on it.  [sr][ph:m/L]

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE,

MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY PROGRAM.

CLICK HERE FOR OUR POLICIES AND TERMS.

THANK YOU!

Inquire »

Inquire About INTERESTING CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SPUR FROM A NORTHERN VIRGINIA CAVALRY CAMP

For inquiries, please email us at [email protected]

featured item

MODEL 1841 NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD IDENTIFIED TO SIMON BACKUS BISSELL

Simon Backus Bissell was born in Fairlee, Vt., on October 28, 1808. He was appointed Midshipman on November 6, 1824, Passed Midshipman on June 4 1831, and Lieutenant December 9, 1837. At the beginning of the Mexican-American War, he was assigned to… (870-63). Learn More »

Upcoming Events

26
Nov

Dec. 7 - 8: Middle Tennessee Civil War Show Learn More »

Instagram