MAGNIFICENT AND HISTORIC BANNER GIVEN TO MAJOR GENERAL LEONARD WOOD, COMMANDER OF THE “ROUGH RIDERS,” MILITARY GOVERNOR OF CUBA AND MEDAL OF HONOR WINNER.

MAGNIFICENT AND HISTORIC BANNER GIVEN TO MAJOR GENERAL LEONARD WOOD, COMMANDER OF THE “ROUGH RIDERS,” MILITARY GOVERNOR OF CUBA AND MEDAL OF HONOR WINNER. This lot consists of a photograph of General Wood in uniform, various records of his career and a wonderful silk banner presented to him by the people of Cuba following his service as Military Governor.

The swallowtail banner is fashioned of silver colored silk with gilt cloth fringe measuring 31” x 45” with a gold painted legend reading “Los Canpesinos/de la/PROVINCIA de SANTA CLARA/ al DIGNO GENERAL/WOOD.” A large five pointed star with a small blue 5-pointed star is painted in the center. The top is reinforced with a new blue nylon loop for a pole and some modern repairs have been worked in the corners where separation has occurred.

The photograph is a 3/4 standing view of General Wood, early in his career, in full dress uniform. Accompanying the group is a history of his career and information regarding his burial (and family member grave sites) in Arlington National Cemetery.

Wood was born in New Hampshire in 1860. He graduated from the Harvard Medical School in 1883. He accepted a position with the U.S. Army as a physician in 1883 and was assigned to Fort Huachuca, Arizona. During the last campaign against Geronimo, Wood voluntarily carried dispatches a distance of some 100 miles through hostile territory, riding over 70 miles in one day and walking nearly 30 miles the next. For several weeks. While in close pursuit of Geronimo, he commanded a detachment of Infantry. For his actions he was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1898.

He went on the serve the Army in a number of medical positions and was chosen to be the personal physician to President William McKinley. During the War with Spain he pursued line responsibility and was given command of the 1st Volunteer Cavalry. His second in command was Theodore Roosevelt. General Wood led his regiment, soon to be known as the “Rough Riders” at Las Guiasimas and San Juan Hill. He led the 2nd Volunteer Cavalry for the remainder of the war.

Following the end of the war, Wood remained in Cuba and was appointed the Military Governor from 1900-1902. Before leaving this post he received a commission as Brigadier General. After 1902 he became Commander of the Philippines division, Commander of the Department of the East and, in 1910, he was named chief of Staff of the Army, the first medical officer to ever hold that post. His contributions to army organization and command are noteworthy. General Wood trained the 89th and 10th Infantry Divisions for World War I and accepted a promotion to Major General.

He ran for the Republican nomination for President in 1920 but was beaten by Warren Harding. He retired from the Army in 1921 to become the governor General of the Philippines until 1927.

This banner and the photograph represent just one aspect of a brilliant military career and a treasured artifact directly related to a heroic soldier and Medal of Honor winner.

CONDITION: The banner is very presentable and makes a nice appearance. The modern addition of a nylon band at the top and the repairs surrounding it are neatly done, but detract from the originality of the piece. It makes a very nice display and is related to one of the U.S. Army’s most heroic and famous officers. 4-51398 CW10 (6,500-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1129	$2,300.00	MAGNIFICENT AND HISTORIC BANNER GIVEN TO MAJOR GENERAL LEONARD WOOD, COMMANDER OF THE “ROUGH RIDERS,” MILITARY GOVERNOR OF CUBA AND MEDAL OF HONOR WINNER. This lot consists of a photograph of General Wood in uniform, various records of his career and a wonderful silk banner presented to him by the people of Cuba following his service as Military Governor. The swallowtail banner is fashioned of silver colored silk with gilt cloth fringe measuring 31” x 45” with a gold painted legend reading “Los Canpesinos/de la/PROVINCIA de SANTA CLARA/ al DIGNO GENERAL/WOOD.” A large five pointed star with a small blue 5-pointed star is painted in the center. The top is reinforced with a new blue nylon loop for a pole and some modern repairs have been worked in the corners where separation has occurred. The photograph is a 3/4 standing view of General Wood, early in his career, in full dress uniform. Accompanying the group is a history of his career and information regarding his burial (and family member grave sites) in Arlington National Cemetery. Wood was born in New Hampshire in 1860. He graduated from the Harvard Medical School in 1883. He accepted a position with the U.S. Army as a physician in 1883 and was assigned to Fort Huachuca, Arizona. During the last campaign against Geronimo, Wood voluntarily carried dispatches a distance of some 100 miles through hostile territory, riding over 70 miles in one day and walking nearly 30 miles the next. For several weeks. While in close pursuit of Geronimo, he commanded a detachment of Infantry. For his actions he was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1898. He went on the serve the Army in a number of medical positions and was chosen to be the personal physician to President William McKinley. During the War with Spain he pursued line responsibility and was given command of the 1st Volunteer Cavalry. His second in command was Theodore Roosevelt. General Wood led his regiment, soon to be known as the “Rough Riders” at Las Guiasimas and San Juan Hill. He led the 2nd Volunteer Cavalry for the remainder of the war. Following the end of the war, Wood remained in Cuba and was appointed the Military Governor from 1900-1902. Before leaving this post he received a commission as Brigadier General. After 1902 he became Commander of the Philippines division, Commander of the Department of the East and, in 1910, he was named chief of Staff of the Army, the first medical officer to ever hold that post. His contributions to army organization and command are noteworthy. General Wood trained the 89th and 10th Infantry Divisions for World War I and accepted a promotion to Major General. He ran for the Republican nomination for President in 1920 but was beaten by Warren Harding. He retired from the Army in 1921 to become the governor General of the Philippines until 1927. This banner and the photograph represent just one aspect of a brilliant military career and a treasured artifact directly related to a heroic soldier and Medal of Honor winner. CONDITION: The banner is very presentable and makes a nice appearance. The modern addition of a nylon band at the top and the repairs surrounding it are neatly done, but detract from the originality of the piece. It makes a very nice display and is related to one of the U.S. Army’s most heroic and famous officers. 4-51398 CW10 (6,500-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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