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REV WAR Ca. 1750-1786 BLACKSMITH FORGED IRON BATTLE SPONTOON w/CROSSBAR

$ 176.88

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Restocking Fee: No
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    Description

    AUTHENTIC
    Revolutionary War Spontoon.
    11 1/2 inches long
    4 1/2 inches wide (crossbar/toggle)
    Deep patina. Shallow pitting covers surface.
    Tip broken/blunted possibly in battle (it is patinated
    along the break).
    A spike was used to affix it to a six-foot pole for horseback and marching.
    Comment: Unusual style, large toggle.
    According to Neumann/Kravik (Collector's Illustrated Encyclopedia,
    page 248) Washington stressed the use of Spntoons by officers as a symbol of rank.
    The crossbar/toggle would have been useful for tying the flag.
    Returns: Sure, if you have serious reason to doubt the description.
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