Union general (1824–1886) who distinguished himself in the Battle of Gettysburg and later commanded Custer and the 7th Cavalry against the Cheyenne in the disastrous 1867 campaign known as “Hancock’s War.” Clear, perfect ink signature, “Winfd. S. Hancock, Major General U.S.A.,” on an off-white 3 x 1.75 card. Shadow-box framed and matted with an original CDV and a piece of tack recovered from the Union center at Gettysburg and formerly in the George Olinger collection to an overall size of 14.25 x 19.25. In fine, clean condition. R&R COA.
