Cane Presented to Medal of Honor Recipient General Henry A. Barnum

Description:

Cane Presented to Medal of Honor Recipient General Henry A. Barnum, c. mid to late 19th century, oak cane with an ivory handle, silver ferrule engraved "Gen. H.A. Barnum/from/O.J. May," overall lg. 31 7/8 in.

Provenance: The collection of Nicholas A. Penachio.
Estimate $700-900

In very good condition with a slight gap in the seam of the silver ferrule.


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