OFFICER’S SPUR WITH INK TAG FOUND AT “ASHLAND” -- FROM G.A.R. POST 551, YORK SPRINGS

OFFICER’S SPUR WITH INK TAG FOUND AT “ASHLAND” -- FROM G.A.R. POST 551, YORK SPRINGS

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This is an interesting old “relic” from a local G.A.R. veterans’ post.

This is a model 1859 officer’s spur featuring a somewhat decorative design. An early battlefield “pick up”, this shows a mix of mellow brass tones and darker green/brown patina. The rowel is complete and still spins. The strap brackets have a slight inward twist. A paper label is glued to the smooth inside surface and has “Ashland” written in old brown ink.

Ashland, Virginia played an important role during the Civil War as a strategic railroad hub and the location of the Battle of Ashland on June 1, 1864. During a post-war visit to the area, a veteran must have found or acquired this relic and housed it among the curios at the Miller veteran’s post.

This piece was part of the collection in the Miller G.A.R. Post #551 in York Springs, PA. The Miller Post had been chartered July 2, 1887, and was active until disbanded sometime between 1919 and 1924, with its relics left in the hands of David Starry, likely its youngest member, but also its post adjutant and the post commander in 1919 at least, at which time the post was down to just seven “comrades.” These remained in the hands of the Starry family until purchased in the 1970s by well-known Maryland antique and Civil War dealer Tom Gordon and his father. Starry served twice, mustering into service at Gettysburg November 6 as a musician (drummer) with Co. A, 165th Pennsylvania Infantry and was honorably discharged with his company July 28, 1863, in Gettysburg. He enlisted a second time February 1, 1864, mustering in as a Private in Co. B of 21st PA Cavalry on February 3, 1864, and mustering out with the company July 8, 1865. Starry was both a member of the post and its commander in 1919.  He had been entrusted with the items as the youngest member of the post though, ironically, he was not the last survivor. The post disbanded sometime prior to 1924; Starry died June 9, 1925. The contents of the post were acquired by another family, descendants of which, continue to sell items to the Horse Soldier.   [jet][PH:L]

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