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CARTE DE VISITE OF GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER
circa 1875, head and shoulders portrait of Lt. Col. Custer wearing regulation dress uniform, with gilt lettering to lower border of card mount 'Murray New York and Boston', verso inscribed in pencil 'Custer'
Overall 10.5cm x 6.3cm
OTHER NOTES
George Armstrong Custer (1839-1876), the son of a blacksmith, was born in New Rumley, Ohio. He attended West Point Military Academy but was a poor student and graduated last in his class of 34 in 1861. Nevertheless, Custer excelled as an officer became one of the youngest Union Cavalry Commanders of the American Civil War. He was a daring and brave leader, though somewhat reckless. He led his cavalry units to some important victories and was instrumental in the defeat of Confederate General Robert E. Lee at Appomatox on April 9, 1865 which brought about the end of the Civil War.
Custer stayed in the military and took command of the 7th Cavalry in the Indian Wars. He had some notable victories including the defeat of the Cheyenne at the Battle of Washita River. However, in 1876, Custer and his men were slaughtered at the Battle of Little Big Horn. His deployment of 650 were hugely outnumbered by a large Indian camp numbering several 1000.
Sold for $440
Lot 183
circa 1875, head and shoulders portrait of Lt. Col. Custer wearing regulation dress uniform, with gilt lettering to lower border of card mount 'Murray New York and Boston', verso inscribed in pencil 'Custer'
Overall 10.5cm x 6.3cm
OTHER NOTES
George Armstrong Custer (1839-1876), the son of a blacksmith, was born in New Rumley, Ohio. He attended West Point Military Academy but was a poor student and graduated last in his class of 34 in 1861. Nevertheless, Custer excelled as an officer became one of the youngest Union Cavalry Commanders of the American Civil War. He was a daring and brave leader, though somewhat reckless. He led his cavalry units to some important victories and was instrumental in the defeat of Confederate General Robert E. Lee at Appomatox on April 9, 1865 which brought about the end of the Civil War.
Custer stayed in the military and took command of the 7th Cavalry in the Indian Wars. He had some notable victories including the defeat of the Cheyenne at the Battle of Washita River. However, in 1876, Custer and his men were slaughtered at the Battle of Little Big Horn. His deployment of 650 were hugely outnumbered by a large Indian camp numbering several 1000.
Estimate $500 - $800
Militaria
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Sale: LJ5647
11:00am - 22 July 2012
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
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