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BRIGGS, 7th MICHIGAN CAVALRY". Finely rendered 32" x 27" framed oil on canvas memorial of George Briggs who rose from the ranks from 1st Lt. Co. A, 7th Mich to that of Colonel. His exemplary war service is detailed in gold painted highlights. His actions near the end of the war in April 1865: "Horse shot under him at Sailors Creek April 6th, Horse shot under him Appomattox Station April 8, Appomattox Courthouse April 9th, Surrender of Lee, The first man to meet flag of truce borne by Maj. R.M. Sims of Gen. Longstreet staff on morning of April 9, conducted him to general Custer returning with Gen. Whittaker to the Confederate lines and Gen. Lee's headquarters". An escutcheon is decorated with all his rank insignia along with his Custer valor medal and other awards. CONDITION: very good. PROVENANCE: direct family descent of Col. Briggs; Martin Lane Historic & Western Americana Lifetime Collection. (02-21487/JS). $3,000-4,000.
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RARE OIL ON CANVAS ESCUTCHEON "COL. GEORGE G.
Estimate $3,000 - $4,000
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$1,500
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PREMIER FIREARMS AUCTION, DAY 3, JUNE 9, 2024
Fairfield, ME, USA
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