CUSTER BATTLE SPUR.

CUSTER BATTLE SPUR. Regulation pattern 1872 brass cav. spur found on the site of Reno’s fight in the valley as attested by noted authority Glen Swanson in 1998. The left hand branch is broken and is missing the loop for the spur strap , which probably accounts for the soldier losing the spur. The rest is complete and intact including the small steel rowel. Mr. Swanson recovered this spur from the area of Reno’s second position in the timber prior to the retreat to the bluffs across the river. This is an unquestionably authentic Little Big Horn relic. PROVENANCE: Accompanied by a signed statement from the finder of the spur, Glen Swanson, as well as a letter signed by a Federal special agent verifying that the artifact was obtained legally on private property. CONDITION: Surface of the spur has dark smooth patina overall. Rowel is rusted and fixed in place. End of the left branch, as mentioned previously, is broken off and missing. 4-32410 DM151 (6,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	2068	$0.00	CUSTER BATTLE SPUR. Regulation pattern 1872 brass cav. spur found on the site of Reno’s fight in the valley as attested by noted authority Glen Swanson in 1998. The left hand branch is broken and is missing the loop for the spur strap , which probably accounts for the soldier losing the spur. The rest is complete and intact including the small steel rowel. Mr. Swanson recovered this spur from the area of Reno’s second position in the timber prior to the retreat to the bluffs across the river. This is an unquestionably authentic Little Big Horn relic. PROVENANCE: Accompanied by a signed statement from the finder of the spur, Glen Swanson, as well as a letter signed by a Federal special agent verifying that the artifact was obtained legally on private property. CONDITION: Surface of the spur has dark smooth patina overall. Rowel is rusted and fixed in place. End of the left branch, as mentioned previously, is broken off and missing. 4-32410 DM151 (6,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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