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CIVIL WAR MODEL
1859 EARLY PATTERN OFFICER’S SPURS WITH THE ORIGINAL
SPUR STRAPS – EXCELLENT MATCHING PAIR:
As discussed
in The American Military Spur, by Dorsey, pages
35-38, this pair of Model 1859 Early Pattern
Officer’s Spurs are identified by the square-cornered
strap slot boxes, the five lobed design cast into the
spur below the shank on the outside rear of the spurs,
and the lack of the groove or gutter on the interior
surface of the body of the spurs.
Manufactured in far
lower numbers than the Model 1859 Enlisted Spurs, the
early War production Officer Spurs are seldom found on
the market as a matched set, and almost never are they
found with the full length straps present and intact.
Both of these spurs have
an attractive naturally aged and matching patina, and
are complete with freely turning steel rowels.
The original pebbled finish is still intact and there is
no misshaping or damage to either spur.
The extremely rare
original straps are full length and supple, with some
minor crazing to the surface, but no loss of finish.
The brass-faced iron horseshoe shaped buckles are both
present as are the standing loops. This style of buckle
was commonly used during the earlier Mexican War –
Dragoon era, and further attests to this set dating from
the early years of the Civil War.
Far scarcer than the
Enlisted Pattern Model 1859 Spurs or the later more
elaborately decorated Civil War Officer Spurs, the Early
War production Officer Spurs are seldom encountered.
Complete with the original straps, this pair would be a
special addition to display with a Cavalry Officer’s
sabre and saddle.
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