Historic Arms & Militaria
Description:
Bronze Major General George H. Thomas Presentation Medal to Brevet Major General James H. Wilson with Presentation Letter and Knife, c. 1866, bronze medal in the original presentation case with the original presentation document signed by Major General Thomas, a carte-de-visite of Brevet Major General Wilson, a cabinet card of Major General Thomas, a copy of James Harrison Wilson/Delaware's Greatest Soldier, a card with images of the presentation medal, and Wilson's pocketknife inscribed with his name.
Provenance: The collection of Nicholas A. Penachio.
Estimate $3,000-5,000
The binding on the presentation case is worn and repaired with red tape, letters, images, and knife are all in very good condition.
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Keywords
George H. Thomas, James Harrison Wilson, Nicholas A. PenachioChristopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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