Artist/Maker
Oakes
Spurs (2)
1855-1865
Place madeUnited States, North America
Brass, iron
largest: 5 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. ( 14 x 8.3 cm )
Gift of the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York
1951.499ab
According to accession records, these spurs were taken from the boots of a Confederate officer at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House on May 21, 1864.
DescriptionBrass and iron pair of spurs; U-shaped brass spurs with rectangular slots for strap at top, and serrated, star-shaped iron wheel rod-fastened to curved foot at bottom; stamped mark on top exterior.Markingsstamped: exterior: "OAKES" (a Frederick Oakes was listed as a watchmaker and military goods dealer in Hartford, CT c. 1838-1851)
ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: EQUESTRIAN
