[CIVIL WAR]. Confederate pike identified as having been taken at Tilton, Georgia.
Sale 1095 - American Historical Ephemera & Photography, Featuring Property from the James Milgram, M.D., Collection of Broadsides, Ephemeral Americana & Historical Documents
Day 1 Lots 1-403
Nov 3, 2022
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Day 2 Lots 404-634
Nov 4, 2022
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[CIVIL WAR]. Confederate pike identified as having been taken at Tilton, Georgia.
59 in. ln. pike, including 13 in. blade with inscribed label that reads, "Rebel Pike Taken at Tilton Georgia" (wear consistent with use, oxidation to blade). Provenance: Acquired from GAR museum (consignor's note).
The Battle of Tilton, GA, took place on 13 May 1864, just north of Resaca, GA.
Property from the Civil War and Militaria Collection of George Sanders of Albuquerque, New Mexico
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