The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

About Gen. Meade's Spurs-- Part 5: J.E.B. Stuart's Spurs

The set of presentation spurs are accompanied by a large 20 X 16, war time albumen print of Meade and his staff.

The only other high grade collectible spurs known of the Civil War known are gold plated ones identified with J.E.B. Stuart which sold at auction in December 2006 for $119,500.00.

The silver on Meade's spurs have oxidized to brilliant hues of blue, powder blue and gray and retain much of the original polish.  The leather straps show age and fragility.

--Old Secesh

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