Anthony Wayne Spurs   Save
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Description: Anthony Wayne owned this pair of wrought iron spurs. They are each 6 inches (15.24 cm) long and 4 inches (10.16 cm) wide. Spurs are objects with blunt or pointed edges that fit on the heel of a person's boot or shoe. When that person is mounted on a horse, he or she can urge the horse forward by poking the horse with the spur. Anthony Wayne (1745-1796) was born in Pennsylvania and gained distinction during the American Revolution. He was nicknamed "Mad" Anthony Wayne due to his sense of daring and impatience with restraint. After the war, Americans Indians dealt the military in the Northwest Territory humiliating defeats. Undisciplined militia troops were blamed, and George Washington appointed Wayne commander-in-chief of the newly created Legion of the United States. Under Wayne's command, troops were ruthlessly drilled and disciplined. After building several forts, Wayne's army defeated the Americans Indians at the pivotal Battle of Fallen Timbers. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: Om1424_1533328_001
Subjects: Daily Life; Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796; Spurs (Accessories worn)
Places: Northwest Territory