Cane Presented to Captain F.A. Stitzer, Pennsylvania National Guard

Description:

Cane Presented to Captain F.A. Stitzer, Pennsylvania National Guard, c. 1870s, ebony cane with gold handle with foliate designs, engraved on the top "To/Capt. F.A. Stitzer/FROM/Co. K," ht. 37 1/4 in.

Provenance: The collection of Nicholas A. Penachio.

Note: F.A. Stitzer was Captain of the Easton Grays, and participated in the battle between striking railroad workers, police, and militia in Reading, Pennsylvania, on July 24th, 1877.
Estimate $200-400

In very good condition with only a few dings in the finish.


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