Guns International #: 102354501
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Guns International #: 102354501
Category - Collectibles - Civil War
- Military Collectible US
Civil War Artifacts From The Battle Of Chicamuaga
Description: Items (as pictured ) include : uniform buttons (Waterbury Ct.), various bullets, musket balls, 1.5 cannister shot, and 3 bullet in wood impacts beleived to be harvested from the ramparts of General George Thomas's headquarters One of the impacts has been inscribed " Confererate sharp shooters Gen. George Thomas headquarters Near Horseshoe G.W. Davis" The writing is faded , but visible under magnification General George Thomas was the Union general ,who was praised by president to be James Garfield , (and thus earning the nickname "Rock of Chickamuaga") for his actions ,that prevented a helpless rout of the Union troops during the Battle of Chickamuaga. This collection was obtained from the 2nd owner , who has had it in his possession since 1960. Display case not included. $ 2495 + shipping Price: $2,495.00 Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102354501
Guns International #: 102354501