Collector Robert Postal (1940 – 2015)

Union Civil War Officer George Armstrong Custer mounted with flag

Metal, paint

Overall: 5 1/8 × 5 × 1 in. (13 × 12.7 × 2.5 cm)

Gift of Carole Postal in memory of her beloved husband Robert Postal

2017.27.266

DescriptionUnion Civil War figure. Officer George Armstrong Custer mounted with flag. 54mm. Custer holds red and blue flag with crossed swords inn right hand. Left hand holds reigns. Custer is seated with feet in stirrups. Navy uniform with gold trim. Slouch hat with red scarf. Tall black boots. Horse is trotting with right front foot raised. Horse is brown with black mane and tail. Rectangular scenic base. Made in Russia.

MarkingsImpressed on base: "[indecipherable markings ] / MADE IN RUSSIA".

ClassificationsTOYS