Volume xi volume xii volume xiii volume xiv volume xv volume xvi. The books listed here are entirely devoted to the events and places in the. General jeb stuarts cased golden spurs that were presented to. Federal spur actual spur pictured in american spurs. Here is a close up of another one i found in a cs camp that is very similar. Well, i took this one off of the blinder on a very old draft harness, possibly an.
Civil war union and confederate spurs, bits, martingales, rosettes, and. It is a small pattern just about 4 inches long by 2. Features fullscreen sharing embed analytics article stories visual stories seo. Civil war period militia martingale device, lead filled, excavated at the furious cavalry fight at haws shop, virginia. Part of the highly authoritative virginia civil war battles and leaders series.
Crouch notes at first glance this would appear to be a standard enlisted spur but it. Mandana hogles grandfather was a soldier in the revolutionary war, serving for six years. Confederate spurs are emphasized and crouch s classification system of cs 1, cs 2 and so on is continued and new spurs that are identified as confederate are included. Civil war in northern virginia local history research center. These have the half round strap and the shank comes off the back of the strap, then curves upward and then back down to the rowels. See the chasseurs hat plate above and read the chapter in howard crouch s book for more detailthis is the book the selfsamecopyacquired from paul irving that led to the discovery of the camp. Spur was authorized under the regulation 1859, and was issued to the enlisted cavalryman, large numbers were used in the 1864 cavalry campaigns. The collector, historian and rider have long needed a book that carefully. Jlo goes makeupfree in pal kim kardashians skims top. Spur, model 1859, federal enlisted, foliate adornment, without groove. With horse equipment of the civil war era, the indefatigable howard crouch has created yet another valuable reference book for his fellow collectors. Full text of reminiscences of an adventurous and chequered career at home and at the antipodes see other formats. Features of spurs, such as buckles, rowels, strap plates, file and sanding marks will help you distinguish between civil war era spurs and postwar lookalikes. The washington informer april 18, 2018 by the washington.
Author of many civil war reference books and one of the early relic hunters. We offer the finest quality recreations of important american civil war medals and related items for descendants of veterans of the civil war, for collectors, reenactors, and civil war enthusiasts around the world. Crouch s father was a drummer in the war of 1812, when a child he moved from pennsylvania to new york state with his parents. There is a similar artifact pictured in howard crouch s book civil war artifacts a guide for the historian page 141. This book is fully indexed with a complete bibliography, hardbound with full color cover. Confederate, us and other civil war used spurs now takes crouchs work to the next level in its examination of civil war era used spurs.
The rounded leather strap ends and the the squared neck is typical. Zak sally zak sallys sammy the mouse may be the big surprise of the comics year to date. Here is a link to a fellow collectors dealer friend and he has a really good example of this type southern spur. They would have been worn by the confederate cavalry. Saturday, february 28, 2015binder1 by newtelegraphonline. Terry ordered the 99th new york infantry to reconnoiter the enemys rifle pits resulting in a sharp skirmish. Horse equipment of the civil war era hardcover january 1, 2003 by howard r. Full text of the daily colonist 1934 0114 see other formats. Get the best deals on civil war spurs when you shop the largest online selection at.
These artifacts were recovered in central virginia. The cs army didnt issue spurs and were a private purchase. There is a similar artifact pictured in howard crouchs book. Its one of those efforts that makes you go back and reconside. The 50yearold hustlers actress went makeupfree as she posed in a crop top and cardigan from kims skims line jlo went makeup free as she wore kim kardashians clothing line skims. I have howard crouch s book and posted some pics that may help. Until a few short years ago, cavalry equipment was a muchneglected area of published study.
Civil war artifacts a guide for the historian page 141. General jeb stuarts cased golden spurs that were presented to him by the ladies of baltimore, a available at 2006 december signature civil. Spurs and spur straps, military 19th century civil war. In addition, we welcome your comments and suggestions to improve and expand our line. This is a nice variety of bosses that will display well. Crouch s letter describes the action on 1 may 1863 at south quay bridge during the siege of suffolk in which gen. Civil war sites and scenes in northern virginia by crouch, h. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that.