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Lot #472
Thomas W. Custer Signature - Two-Time Medal of Honor Recipient, Killed in Action at Little Bighorn

Scarce 7th Cavalry signature of George A. Custer’s gallant brother, a two-time Medal of Honor recipient who perished at the Little Bighorn

Estimate: $2000+

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Scarce 7th Cavalry signature of George A. Custer’s gallant brother, a two-time Medal of Honor recipient who perished at the Little Bighorn

Army officer (1845-1876) and two-time recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor for bravery during the Civil War. He was a younger brother of George Custer, perishing with him at Little Bighorn. Ink signature, "T. W. Custer,” on an off-white 3 x 2 lightly-lined slip clipped from a larger General Orders document, with his rank, "1st Lieut. 7th U.S. Cav.," written under his signature in another hand. In fine condition, with irregularly trimmed edges. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. A scarce signature of George Armstrong Custer's younger brother, one of only 19 men to have been awarded the Medal of Honor twice.

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