Pair of US Army spurs

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Object Details

Description

One of a pair, the eagle-head strap spur was worn by West Point graduate Brigadier General David M. Gregg. He entered service on January 17, 1862 as a colonel of the 8th Pennsylvania Cavalry. On November 29, 1862 he was promoted to brevet Brigadier General and was a commander of a cavalry division under Ulysses Grant and Philip Sheridan. Gregg was involved in major battles such as Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg.

Location

Currently not on view

date made

ca 1861-1865

ID Number

AF.36931

catalog number

36931

accession number

112646

Object Name

spurs

Physical Description

bronze (overall material)

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Military and Society: Armed Forces History, Military

Civil War

Military

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Subject