Unexcavated, intact Southern spurs are a true rarity and this single boot spur, in addition to its obvious scarcity, offers one of the nicest specimens of Confederate horse equipment found in the collecting market. Void of any visible stampings, the single brass spur is unquestionably of wartime manufacture with typical CS characteristics of crudely fashioned shanks and rough cut strap slots. The spur presents a rugged, clean design with flowing lines and is strong and well made. Spur also shows the cut-in groove on the inside back.

Artifact is finished smooth inside and out and measures approximately 5½” long by 3” wide at the boot opening. A worn, circular, large rowel with ten points in a star pattern is crudely pinned off-center to the end of a thick brass, raised neck.  Brass rowel rotates freely. All brass has acquired a pleasing, mellow, golden-bronze patina overall.  This original Confederate boot spur is a great rebel collectable and makes a fine addition to a southern Civil War cavalry display or collection.