Historic Arms & Militaria
Description:
Tiffany 25th New York Cavalry Custer Medal, c. 1864, gold crossed sabers with pin-back, a Maltese cross with a start with blue enamel "25/CUSTER/EXCELSIOR," suspended from a gold ribbon, ht. 2 3/4 in.
Provenance: The collection of Nicholas A. Penachio.
Estimate $15,000-25,000
In very good condition with a very slight bend on the lower part of the cross.
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Keywords
Nicholas A. PenachioChristopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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