Burns March Military Auction
Lot 173:
Description
Bust shot CDV of Confederate Major General John C. Breckenridge. A native of Kentucky, he was given the command of the 1st Kentucky “Orphan Brigade” in 1861. He commanded troops at the Battles of Shiloh, Murfreesboro (Stones River), Chickamauga, Jackson, Mississippi, and Chattanooga. He transferred to the Eastern Theater in December 1863 and defeated Union Forces at the Battle of New Market. He commanded troops at the battles of Cold Harbor, Piedmont, and Lynchburg and Monocacy. Prior to the Civil War, Breckenridge was heavily involved in politics and served as James Buchanon’s Vice President. Pick up is Sunday, March 29 from 10 am to 4 pm at our gallery in Lancaster, Ohio 43130 or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. We will charge a $5 fee if you want to pick this lot up another day. Once packed up we will send you an invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: [email protected]. Sales tax is collected on this auction. TL4
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